SOLD REDUCED Ardesa (Spain) .50

[BigSkyRambler]

SALE PENDING This is a .50 plains style rifle made in Spain by Ardesa. It is in overall good condition. Double set triggers work well. The 24" barrel shows some finish loss and some minor rust near breech. 1:48 twist. Adjustable rear sight. The bore has very light pitting its full length, but shoots pretty good. Target 25yds in poor light with worse eyes. Was hitting high left. one in black was compensated for. The pic I took if bore is best I can get, so it and my description is what you get. Wood has some minor scratches and dings, but nothing heinous. Might trade for decent .50 pistol, flint if possible.

 

[hrt4me]

which loads worked best?
RB diameter, patch thickness, charge weight?

 

[BigSkyRambler]

I just used some swaged .490 balls. .015 patches and 60 gr FFG. Leaving to buyer to refine load.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

BTT.

 

[Africa58double]

Nice looking

 

[BigSkyRambler]

BTT with a twist!

 

[BigSkyRambler]

BOINK!

 

[Centurion]

I have a few of these older Spanish and Italian guns - they’re solid and honest shooters, begging for a custom finish or a little carving. You’re sure not gonna beat this price, either.

don

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Up again and lower price.

 

[deermanok]

Can you remove the nipple and bolster screw? Or are they stuck in place?

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Can you remove the nipple and bolster screw? Or are they stuck in place?

The nipple comes out fine. Bolster screw probably needs a soak and some heat.

 

[ebsails]

pm sent

 

[BigSkyRambler]

SPF!