Does anyone make a two barrel muzzleloader?

[John Jr]

I was wondering if anyone ever made or sells a two barrel muzzleloader that is not a shotgun. Kind of a second chance deal?

Anyone ever heard of such a beast? Also is 50 cal the largest caliber available in muzzleloading.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Pork Chop]

CVA used to sell an express rifle. Two rifled barrels in a double barrel stock.

There are MANY sizes larger than the 50! How big do you wanna go??

 

[Rebel]

Pedersoli makes the Kodiak. It is an express type rifle with dual rear sights. From what i hear from those that have them, they are a nice gun, although a bit spendy. Last i checked it was available in .50, .54, .58. and .72 cal.

 

[dodgecity]

Track of the Wolf currently has a beautiful .50 cal swivel breech for sale. Price is $3000, but it's worth just going to their site to see it.

 

[John Jr]

I had kind of hoped to hear of someone making a 58 caliber (like the Minie Ball) with two barrels (over and under would be better).

Didn't know if the 50 cal modern limit applied to the muzzleloader world.

I would just love to send 500 grain 58 lead bullets (of my own design) downrange...

2 barrels would be great. Any links to pictures of the CVA Express you mention???

Thanks!

 

[Bearbait2]

Mr. John Jr,
If you have not seen them, you can check out the Pedersoli SxS at Cabela's site.
Best Wishes

 

[Rebel]

See my post above. Check this link
http://www.davide-pedersoli.com/ArmiCategoria.aspx?CategoriaId=247&lang=en

 

[mmarke]

The Kodiak double muzzleloaders are magnificent looking firearms. Unfortunately, in NJ the Fish and Game Dept., allows only single barreled muzzleloaders firing a single projectile per shot. Any other states with a similar restriction?

 

[Rebel]

Same here during the muzzleloader season, but you can use a double barrel during the general rifle season.

 

[thehorn]

I was wondering if anyone ever made or sells a two barrel muzzleloader that is not a shotgun. Kind of a second chance deal?

I believe it was Hopkins & Allen Mfg (Hawthorne, NJ) back in the 1970's and early '80's that marketed a swivel breech o/u percussion rifle. Numrich Arms later took over and sold the remaining stock.
I've seen them on[url] gunbroker.com[/url] and[url] auctionarms.com[/url], albeit very infrequently.

 

[Bob J]

Pedersoli makes the Kodiak. It is an express type rifle with dual rear sights. From what i hear from those that have them, they are a nice gun, although a bit spendy. Last i checked it was available in .50, .54, .58. and .72 cal.

If'n you fellers hadn't gotten me hooked on flinters, I'd not had to sell my Pedersoli Kodiak .58 s x s to pay for a custom gun :cry: :blah: That Kodiak is a nice double rifle!

 

[F.G. Ford]

I have had a Kodiak ,58 cal. for many years.
It has taken several moose, with ease.
The rifles is a tad heavy, but then again it is a double barrel.
I have seen the CVA, no comparison, not in the same league.
The fit and finish on the Pedersolli is very good.
Mine shot better with round ball, than minie.
I hope this helps.
Best Regards

Old Ford

 

[Bearbait2]

Mr. Ford,
Were the barrels truly regulated for a given distance/powder charge/projectile or is there a seperate sight for each barrel? Appreciate your help.
Best Wishes

 

[benvenuto]

I have a review from 1978
Apart from the sights that came with the gun (which he had changed), the author was impressed by the gun.

His best result was 2 1/2 inch four shot group (2 from each barrel) at 100 yards using the lee 578-478M minie and 100 grains of Pyrodex.

with roundballs and lighter minies the groups from each barrel were 3-6 inches apart at 50 yards

 

[Bearbait2]

Thank you Sir.
Best Wishes

 

[CrackStock]

One of the best makers of a double is Leonard Day. He specialized in swivel breech guns. A sample of his work:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=37060183

Yes, I know it is not a rifle, but it was all I could find on short notice.

CS