Does anyone remember the .47 caliber target round?

[RickD]

I happened to get a rifle that kind of brought back a few memories..Back in the 60`s I remember my Dad and a couple of my uncles were shooting the latest and greatest at that time the .47 cal target black powder rifle..I even managed to get a mold with the rifle in .465..Anyone else kind of remember this odd ball target rifle?I`m going to cast up some balls and see what she can do,,

 

[Tom Compton]

Don't recall a .47 but I have a .48 made by Judge Resley in the 1950s. Bulky old 1 3/8" round barrel with an original Tower musket lock. Birds eye maple half stock with a cheek piece that looks like a side saddle. It will shoot, too. Best is a 49XX at 100.

Happened onto a .475 double cavity mold, too.

TC

 

[RickD]

I like these odd ball calibers

 

[hanshi]

Oddball calibers were probably very common way back when.

 

[RickD]

I remember a few shot them back in the 60`s..Wish I had paid more attention back then

 

[bob308]

they were .45's that were freashed out to .47. it was common. i did a few while working for bob hoyt in the 80's.

 

[Many Klatch]

That gun has a Bill Large barrel. One of the most famous gun and barrel makers b 1907 d 1985 at Friendship/NMLRA. Bill was known for making barrels that he wanted and selling them to folks even if they ordered a different size. Most folks were just happy to finally get a barrel from him.

In the right circles that gun is worth a lot just for the W.M. Large stamp. It ought to be a shooter. Don't fresh it out unless it won't shoot. That barrel is a real treasure.

Many Klatch

 

[RickD]

The barrel isnt worth alot as collector value..The builder drilled and tapped 4 small screw holes for sight blocks..The builder was
Louis A Poole Columbia City, ORE. 7/5/68 stamped .470 NO.7 Percussion lock hand made as far as I can see,the trigger also