Most of the early mountain men and traders carried a single-barreled pistol that was popular for years. This .50 caliber Trapper Pistol had proved itself reliable, and that was of great importance to a trapper who might have to stake his life on a pistol’s ability to provide a backup shot in what could be a desperate situation. The Trapper Pistol’s primitive- style adjustable rear sight, octagonal barrel and double-set triggers, capable of firing set or unset, allow you to predictably put your shots on target. It has a 9-3/4" blued octagon barrel with a select hardwood stock. .50 caliber. Barrel: 9-3/4" blued. Overall length: 15-1/2". Weight: 2 lbs., 14 ounces.
Although I have yet to fire this pistol, just got it last week, it is beautiful, well made nice wood to metal fitting. And just really looks good, if it works as good as it looks, it will be an awesum firearm. I have never had any problems with any of my other Traditions fire arms ,so I'm sure this one will be the same as far as there quaility, needless to say I'm very pleased with this one.
This is a very well made pistol. Feels very solid and shoots straight. The only thing that could use improvement is the ram rod, It needs to made of hardwood instead of cheap pine dowel. I will be replacing the wood part of the ram rod soon, but other than that, A++
Shot this pistol using .50 sabots shooting .45 cal. 185 gr. hollow points . For powder I shot two pyrodex pellets 30 gr. each. I 'm surprised how well it shoots with this load and not much recoil. I plan on taking it hunting.
Most of my black powere weapons are from Cabelas and they have all been well worth the money, TheItalians are great gun manufacturers. Out on the range here in Wyoming, we get some great shooting done. Back east in Virginia, where I had to keep a loaded piece with me when I walked the dogs or just went walking, I felt quite secure from muggings and attempted pet theft, with my black powder pistols. They scared plenty of urban thugs away.