Traditions Trapper Flintlock Pistol .50 Cal 9.75"
Single-shot flintlock pistol styled after historic mountain man sidearms. Features octagonal barrel, adjustable rear sight, double set triggers, and hardwood stock. Reliable backup firearm for traditional shooting enthusiasts.
A Piece of Frontier History
The Traditions Trapper Flintlock Pistol honors the sidearms carried by early mountain men and frontier traders—weapons that proved their worth through generations of hard use in unforgiving wilderness conditions. When a trapper's life depended on a reliable backup shot, this pistol delivered.
Design and Construction
This .50 caliber flintlock is built with authentic period styling and practical shooting features:
- Octagonal barrel (9.75 inches, blued finish) provides classic aesthetics and durability
- Select hardwood stock offers traditional appearance and reliable handling
- Overall length of 15.5 inches balances portability with sight radius
- 1:20 inch twist optimized for .50 caliber performance
Shooting Features
The Trapper incorporates thoughtful design elements that make it genuinely shootable:
- Double set triggers allow firing in either set mode (light, crisp trigger pull) or unset mode (standard pull)
- Primitive-style adjustable rear sight combined with front blade sight enables consistent shot placement
- Single-shot capacity encourages deliberate, accurate shooting
The Flintlock Experience
Flintlock ignition connects you directly to centuries of shooting tradition. The mechanical simplicity and reliability of flintlock systems have never been surpassed for dependability in field conditions. This pistol is ideal for historical reenactors, traditional black powder shooters, and anyone seeking an authentic frontier firearm experience.
Features
- caliber: .50
- barrel length: 9.75 inches
- barrel type: octagonal
- ignition: flintlock
- twist rate: 1:20
- trigger: double set
- sights: primitive rear, blade front
- overall length: 15.5 inches
