Underhammer rifle Wanted (.54 cal preferred)

[Sean Gadhar]

I need/want an underhammer. I am looking for a Rifle to night hunt hogs. So I would actually prefer a bit of a beater rifle as long as function & accuracy are good. Seems like no mater how careful I am my night rifle gets more dings and scratches then what I carry in daylight.

If you have something you think might fit the bill, PM me or post it below if you rather.

 

[Frontier's]

I have a .45cal with a 1:22 twist if that would be of interest. It does weigh 14lbs however.

 

[F.G. Ford]

PM sent!
Fred

 

[Mark Herman]

Tell us about your 14# underhammer. Obviously it is a bullet gun. long tange? being a bullet gun it's not a chunk gun.

 

[Frontier's]

Tell us about your 14# underhammer. Obviously it is a bullet gun. long tange? being a bullet gun it's not a chunk gun.

custom made under hammer that uses a 45-70 barrel ( 1 1/8" across the flats ) 30" long, walnut stock. This was made for use with a scope but i am sure a good gunsmith could build a peep sight set up for it. 1-22 twist, bore is mint. Even thought it has a fast twist, it put 5 shots into a 3" 100 yard group with 60gr 3fg, .015 patch and a .440 round ball. Its killer load is 70gr 3fg and a 460gr no excuse conical. If you do your part, it will keep 3 shots touching at 100 yards. Almost no felt recoil due to the weight. I have 3 45's right now and wouldnt mind entertaining offers on this one if anyone is interested.

The only stamp marks, M2 - 1977 - 1:22 - 45-70

No scope is currently attached to it.

The original poster however gets first dibs as he posted the wanted ad.

 

[8 BORE]

That underhammer lock looks like it was made using a chain saw and cutting torch.

 

[Frontier's]

That underhammer lock looks like it was made using a chain saw and cutting torch.

please keep your rude comments to yourself. This is a great looking and shooting under hammer.

 

[8 BORE]

please keep your rude comments to yourself. This is a great looking and shooting under hammer.

Looks good with the stock on it

 

[8 BORE]

I need/want an underhammer. I am looking for a Rifle to night hunt hogs. So I would actually prefer a bit of a beater rifle as long as function & accuracy are good. Seems like no mater how careful I am my night rifle gets more dings and scratches then what I carry in daylight.

If you have something you think might fit the bill, PM me or post it below if you rather.

Try Pecatonica river

 

[Frontier's]

 

[Mark Herman]

Looks like it started out life as a H&A underhammer. I use a lot of them and with a modified trigger they work real well. How much are you looking for?
Mark

 

[8 BORE]

This picture looks like a Allen underhammer. The Hopkins and Allen is longer and more rounded on the top and bottom with flat sides to accomodate the main spring/rtigger guard. Page 56/57 in the Pecatonica River catalog.

 

[Mark Herman]

Just saying, I'd put it up against any of my H&A actions. Doesn't make it bad.
Mark

 

[Eterry]

A good friend says..."pretty is as pretty does"

He has a target pistol that was run over by a plow gang disc, and looks it... but he has a drawer full of medals it has won.

 

[Mark Herman]

No question about function over beauty. Look at some of the chunk and table guns. But they take home the meat.
Mark

 

[Zonie]

Sean Gadhar posted this topic because he is looking for an underhammer rifle to be used to hunt hogs.

Let's keep the comments directed towards helping him find what he's looking for rather than getting sidetracked into other areas.

 

[Mark Herman]

Sean,
I do have a boar killer I would make available. Not an UH but a Pete Allen side hammer half stock. .72 caliber, rifled, with an Oregon barrel, Pete Allen action and walnut stock & forearm. I built it and it is unfired. Asking $1300 plus shipping. If you are interested send an email and I can send pics.
Mark

 

[Sinner]

Hi Sean, I sent you a PM about an H&A underhammer I have in .54 cal. It shoots the 300 grain and 380 grain REAL conicals pretty well.

 

[Sean Gadhar]

Ok every one, thanks for all the interest,
This was the weekend my son moved out of state, so I am behind on replying to a lot of you sorry.

Frontier's, that looks like a tack driver, if it was larger caliber or Lighter I would be all over it, but I think I will have to let that one go to someone else (which I will probably regret later)
Mark Herman, same with your side hammer, I am trying to overcome a problem with shooting at night, and I think I have an under hammer workaround, but I'm not sure a side hammer will work. . . . so I think I need to pass on your's as well

F.G. Ford if you can get me those photos that would be great.

I think I have responded to everyone that posted here, If not PM me and I will get back to you Thanks to all

 

[Mark Herman]

Not a problem. Good luck with your search.
Mark