24 May 2010, 20:05
CowboyCS.50 Cal E. Wesson Style Boxlock Muzzleloader
I just finished this one over the weekend. Something smaller and simpler than the last couple of builds I've done. Thought you all might like to see it.
Specifications:
* Action - Pete Allen Casting, E. Wesson Style Boxlock (1860-1870's caplock)
* Barrel - .50 Caliber, 1:48 Twist, Octagon to wedding band transition to tapered round, 28-3/4" long
* Stock - Red Maple w/ ebony forearm tip, stained with LMF Walnut and oil finished.
* Furniture - All Iron.
* Metal is Rust Blued.
* Weight - 7 pounds 5 ounces.
* Length of Pull - 13-3/4"
* Drop at Comb - 1-3/4"
* Drop at heel - 2-3/4"
* Overall Length - 45-1/4"
* Sights - Front fixed blade, Rear is a single notched "v".
* Brass tipped Ramrod.
* 1/4 - 28 nipple thread - uses #11 caps
Colin
24 May 2010, 20:36
jerry mcdonaldPerfect length an weight, a real sweetheart,
Excellent job Mr. Stolzer
24 May 2010, 20:54
CowboyCSThank you. It ought to make whitetail meat anyways.
BTW my father is Mr. Stolzer....Colin suits me fine.
Beautiful rifle in every respect. You do very nice work!
Terry
I really like this one. Can you tell us more about that action? Does the maker have a web site?
29 May 2010, 06:17
CowboyCSAs far as I know Pete Allen doesn't have a website. Pecatonica River Muzzleloader Supply(they have a website) retails them for $250.00 plus shipping. I buy direct from Pete.
Colin
04 June 2010, 16:10
ScrollcutterVery nice, and I'll wager there's a happy customer to boot.
Gratz
04 June 2010, 17:26
CowboyCSThank You.
Actually there is no customer with this one, I built it as a speculation gun for the NMLRA Spring Nationals, just to have in my booth. I'm hoping it will sell during the week and pay for the cost of my trip.
04 June 2010, 20:29
BigFiveJackVery beautiful! I love looking at your rifles.
Craftsmanship through and through.

04 June 2010, 21:02
2152hqVery nice looking rifle. Something a bit different. I like it.
I saw those actions for sale on the Pecatonia River website quite a while back and wondered a bit what they'd look like done up complete.
Thanks for the pics.