Mowery Ethan Allen .50 Cal Percussion Side-Hammer Muzzleloader — 28" Octagon Barrel, Brass Frame, Curly Maple Stock (USA Reproduction)
This Mowrey Gun Works reproduction of the Ethan Allen & Thurber side-hammer rifle features a brass boxlock-style frame with an integral trigger guard and a left-side hammer. It is chambered in .50 black powder and built in the USA with a 28-inch octagon steel barrel. The curly maple stock and matching long fore-end are paired with brass furniture for a classic period-correct build.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scattered scratches and blemishes on exterior surfaces. The brass frame shows areas of tarnish. The rear sight exhibits rust and pitting.
What's Included
- Mowery Ethan Allen .50 BPM percussion single-shot muzzleloader rifle
This rifle is a Mowrey Gun Works reproduction of the Ethan Allen & Thurber side-hammer pattern, executed with a brass boxlock-style frame that incorporates the trigger guard. The hammer is positioned on the left side, true to the historical style, and the build is noted as made in the USA.
The 28-inch octagon steel barrel is configured for .50 BPM black powder and uses a percussion cap ignition in a single-shot muzzleloading format. Capacity is one round, aligning with traditional muzzleloader operation.
Stocking is in curly (tiger) maple with a long fore-end, complemented by brass furniture that includes a crescent buttplate and ramrod thimbles. The length of pull measures 14.0 inches, and the brass frame/receiver presents a uniform brass finish.
Sighting is handled by open iron sights: a dovetailed front blade and an adjustable open rear sight with a sliding elevator insert. Markings include a serial marking on the top barrel flat and a maker's stamp on the barrel top flat that is partially legible.