Lot 1584:
Traditions Deerhunter Flintlock Muzzleloader Rifle .50 Caliber with 23 Inch Barrel
Description
This Traditions Deerhunter is a single-shot flintlock muzzleloader rifle chambered in .50 caliber. It features a 23-inch octagonal barrel with a matte blued finish and a 1:48 inch twist rate, designed for versatile use with various projectiles. The lock plate is decorated with scroll engravings and finished in attractive case hardening. The rifle is mounted in a durable black synthetic stock with textured grip panels on the wrist and forend, along with a Traditions branded rubber recoil pad. It is equipped with fiber-optic sights, consisting of a green adjustable rear sight and an orange fixed front sight, and includes a black-finished ramrod stored beneath the barrel. A padded camouflage nylon sling is attached via swivel studs. Key markings on the top barrel flat include the serial number 14-13-071812-02, Made in Spain, Traditions Old Saybrook, CT. U.S.A., and Deerhunter .50 Caliber 1:48. The left side of the barrel is marked with a safety warning specifying Black Powder or Pyrodex Only. Note – As an antique or black powder firearm, this item does not require a background check.
Condition report:
The rifle is in good overall condition. The blued finish on the octagonal barrel shows minor surface wear and light oxidation, primarily concentrated around the muzzle. The case-hardened lock plate retains vibrant colors with some minor freckling on the hammer and frizzen. The synthetic stock is well-preserved with minor handling scuffs and crisp texturing. The fiber-optic sights are intact and bright. The bore appears to have strong rifling with some light internal frosting. The flintlock action appears to function correctly, though it has not been live-fire tested. The sling shows some fraying on the nylon edges but remains functional.
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