This pistol is used with some handling mark on the stock and barrel, and some patina on the belt hook. Stocked in walnut, with 15/16" octagon barrel, color hardened percussion lock, and brass triggerguard, this Plains Pistol has the classic 1830 era bag butt architecture. This is a very comfortable grip, large enough for man sized hands, with enough drop and curve to make aiming as instinctive as pointing your finger.
The 15/16" octagon barrel is 8" long and finished with a deep blue color. The .50 caliber bore is rifled with six equal lands and grooves, ideal for patched round ball. The top flat of the barrel is marked - LYMAN - MIDDLEFIELD - CONN -. The off flats are marked with the proof marks and PLAINS PISTOL .50. Iron front and rear sights are dovetail mounted to the barrel.
The hooked breech, and single wedge key, allow the barrel and breech plug to be dismounted with only finger pressure. No tools are needed to dismount this barrel for cleaning, but you should use our #NW-160 nipple wrench, sold separately, to remove the stainless steel nipple, when flushing the barrel.
The grip rail of the brass triggerguard is mounted with two blued steel screws. The forend is fitted with a blued steel forend cap, with integral ramrod hole. A 3/8" diameter ramrod serves this pistol. Sold separately order our #PL-7-50, pistol loading rod with .50 caliber jag and ball starter, which is ideal for use with this pistol. The left side view shows the steel belt hook making this pistol ready for easy carrying. The belt hook on this example does have a some patina. This example does also have the sideplate that can be fitted in place of the belt hook.
This will make a fine companion piece for your .50 caliber percussion Hawken, Great Plains, or Mountain rifle! Order it for a ten day visual inspection. You will be delighted. Else if it does not fit you, return it in unfired condition for same-day refund. Postage is your only risk, when you order any one-of-a-kind gun from Track, whether new, used, or antique.
