Traditions Deluxe Kentucky Rifle .50 Caliber Percussion
Classic .50 caliber percussion rifle with 33.5" octagonal barrel, walnut-finished hardwood stock, brass furniture, and fixed sights. Double-set trigger for precision shooting.
A Timeless Classic Meets Modern Craftsmanship
The Traditions Deluxe Kentucky Rifle represents the pinnacle of traditional muzzleloading design. This .50 caliber percussion rifle captures the elegance and functionality that made Kentucky rifles legendary among frontiersmen and sport shooters alike.
Key Features
- Caliber: .50 Caliber percussion
- Barrel: 33.5" octagonal, rifled 1:66" twist for patched-ball loads
- Stock: Walnut-finished select hardwood with full-length two-piece construction
- Sights: Fixed blade front sight and fixed notch rear sight with extended sighting plane for precision accuracy
- Ignition: Percussion cap system with color case hardened lock
- Trigger: Double-set trigger for refined shot control
- Hardware: Solid brass furniture throughout
- Overall Length: 49"
Performance and Design
The octagonal barrel is specifically rifled to stabilize patched-ball loads, the traditional ammunition of choice for Kentucky rifles. The extended sighting plane between front and rear sights provides excellent sight radius for accurate target work. The V-type mainspring in the color case hardened lock delivers fast, reliable lock time.
Solid brass furniture and walnut-finished hardwood stock combine authentic period aesthetics with durability. Whether you're hunting, target shooting, or preserving a piece of American shooting heritage, this rifle delivers both beauty and performance.
