This Underhammer Target Rifle is a replica of the underhammer rifles most often made in New York or New England States during the 19th century. This target rifle is stocked in figured walnut with an action by John Taylor with a John Carpenter barrel threaded to the action. Stocked with a 13-5/8" trigger reach, this rifle should fit today's average size shooter well. The rifle weighs 12.8 pounds, making it best suited for shooting from a bench rest.

The . 50 caliber 41-3/4" long barrel is 1-1/8" straight octagon by John Carpenter. The .50 caliber bore is rifled with a 1 in 72" twist with eight narrow lands and wide grooves for a patched round ball. The previous owner reports good success with a .495" diameter ball over 100 grains of black powder with 0.018" thick shooting patches. The barrel is finished to a smooth brown and does have one rub mark 13" ahead of the action. A Lee Shaver No. 17A front sight with spirit level is fitted behind the muzzle. The action is fitted with a peep sight with elevation adjusted on the staff. The windage adjustment scale is marked on the top of the sight. Loosen the eye disk, move the sight, and tighten to secure it in position.

The curly walnut stock is finished to a light brown and finished to a satin sheen. The buttstock is shaped with a cheek piece for a right hand shooter. Trimmed in steel, the buttplate is checkered with a gentle curve to engage the shooter's shoulder. No forearm or ramrod pipes are fitted since this rifle was only intended used was as a target rifle.

This ingenious action is very simple, with few moving parts, typical of Yankee Ingenuity from this period. The hammer spur has deep checkering for a secure hold when cocking and releasing the hammer. The triggerguard also acts as the mainspring. The mainspring is very strong to provide sure fire ignition of the No. 11 cap. The nipple is fitted inside an integral flash cup to direct cap spray away from the barrel. The hammer strikes the nipple, which is screwed directly into the breech end of the barrel, providing direct ignition into the powder chamber, with no turns. The nipple has a 1/4-28 thread.

This rifle is used with a clean bore that is ready to shoot. It will be a joy to shoot at the range or in your next competition. 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.