I'm looking around for a percussion double rifle. I'm somewhat picky so finding what I want is not going to be easy, but perhaps someone here has one that they would be willing to sell or trade.

I am only interested in rifle that
1. regulate with 3.5-5 dram loads (85-150 gr) of black powder.
2. European 19th century (preferably English)
3. have very good or better condition, esp. the bores and muzzles.
4. are suitable for at least .54 roundballs or heavier (preferably in the 60-70 caliber range).

I'm not real interested in the monster 4 bores and 2 bores etc. But a 20, 16 or 12 bore rifle would be fine. 10 bores are on the fence - can't decide. I am also not interest in Pedersoli doubles - fine guns, but not what I am looking for.

I have an 18 bore double Lang that is essentially a running roe deer rifle (1.5 dr loads). So I'm now looking for something that is similar but regulated for a heavier charge.

Thanks,
Brent

PS. The best way to reach me is at brentd@iastate.edu

Purdey percussion rifle available at www.drake.net

500grains,

He said he was looking for a DOUBLE rifle.

Thad Scott has a 14 gauge flintlock and a ~60 cal percussion, but you have probably looked there already.

Here's a site with an entire section devoted to "hammer guns"

Osprey Arms

.50 cal

What was the double that Cabelas used to have? Was it a .72 & .58?

Could the .72 be used for buffalo? If so, What bullets?

MM

Minkman, I think you are talking about the Pedersoli Double that Cabelas has. It is available in 50, 54, and 72 cal. I also would like to hear if someone has used it on a buffalo.

the $17k required for the Henry seems pretty high priced and about 2x what I'd like to spend. Right idea, but it's more than 4 times what I paid for the Lang in similar condition. Also, I'll take a wild guess and bet that it's an early 1800's rifle that is probably for very light charges and roe deer. Could be wrong about that, but the platinum plugs make me think it's like the Lang.

Brent