SOLD Mule Ear 45 Caliber Rifle

[BruceHH]

The below custom built mule ear rifle is for sale. I built the gun from scratch and completed it in July of this year. It has been sighted in and shot approx. 50 times. It is very accurate with a .445 round ball and .016 lubed patch. The price is $1,575 which includes full insurance coverage and shipping in a custom wood crate - to normal postal areas. I accept USPS Money Orders or I can take credit/debit cards with the added 3% cost of using a card.



Dickert Style Rifle
Mule Ear Percussion
Brass Hardware
Man. By B. Hamlin
Walnut Stock
L&R Mule Ear Lock
Davis #4 Double Set Trigger
Colerain 7/8” 45 Caliber 37” barrel
Twist 1-48”
6 Groove - Round Bottom - .016 Deep
13 1/2” LOP
Drop Comb - 1 1/2”
Drop Heel - 3”
Built 7-2-2020
55 Gn’s FFFg Swiss or 60 Gn’s FFFg Olde Ensford (Goex) seem to be a favorite top end load.

 

[BruceHH]

More pictures.

 

[Ranger94]

Bump for a artist and gentlemen!

 

[ADK Bigfoot]

The lock is on the wrong side!!

ADK Bigfoot

 

[BruceHH]

Ranger, thanks for the compliment.

Bigfoot, some of the Mule Ears i have built have went to lefties and they seem to really like them.

 

[TreeMan]

Really nice!!

 

[William O.]

Ranger, thanks for the compliment.

Bigfoot, some of the Mule Ears i have built have went to lefties and they seem to really like A.

The mule ear lock doesn't spit fire into my face (or really close to it) like when I shoot a friend's right handed cap of flint in my usual left handed way.

 

[erhunter]

Beautiful work BruceHH! That's awesome! Always loved the look and warmth of walnut.

 

[toot]

NICE!

 

[wiksmo]

Very nice build --- I'd call it "elegant."

Found a forum discussion from 2005 with some interesting history of this lock style. Check out post #6 in this thread. History of Mule Ear locks?

 

[MIOutdoorsman]

This is really a very handsome piece. I've never laid eyes on a mule-ear, but boy, this one is sharp looking!

 

[BruceHH]

Again, thanks for the kind compliments.

 

[Sparkitoff]

I have one of Bruce's builds in .54 cal but otherwise nearly a twin rifle. I am happy with it. Accurate, reliable, very lightweight. I was reluctant to drop the money on a caplock as I prefer flintlock, but I figured I could put a flintlock in it too. That rifle just spoke to me and I now own it. If you are a .45 caliber fan this is going to be a very sweet rifle!

 

[BruceHH]

Thanks Sparkitoff.

 

[BruceHH]

Bringing this one back for one more look. Thanks in advance.

 

[RoaringBull]

If that was a .54 and I had $1500 I didn't owe somebody, I'd be all over this one!

 

[BruceHH]

Price is reduced to $1,425 which includes shipping.

 

[ny griz]

Niceley done.Griz

 

[FishDFly]

Price is reduced to $1,425 which includes shipping.

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Price is reduced to $1,425 which includes shipping.

Is it still for sale?

If so please so please PM to me.

 

[BruceHH]

PM sent.