Carleton Rife, every seen one?

[BCS]

The stock is only roughed in.

The trigger is not shaped, no half cock yet. I have a design.

This is a 58 cal with a 1-90 twist. I was hoping to shoot some hardened reclaimed lead and it appears that it will.

The first shot was with a Levi patch and a loose fit, torn patch.

Then I went to a heavy canvas and they are all together.

The only shots made and it appears that it will shoot.

 

[smokepolehall]

1st one i have saw, its different.

 

[BCS]

https://www.davide-pedersoli.com/en/product/carleton-underhammer-target-pistol-percussion-model
The link will show you a Carleton pistol. The inspiration for the rifle.

 

[smokepolehall]

https://www.davide-pedersoli.com/en/product/carleton-underhammer-target-pistol-percussion-model
The link will show you a Carleton pistol. The inspiration for the rifle.

Ok similar to the old Under-Hammer Boot pistol

 

[BCS]

Ok similar to the old Under-Hammer Boot pistol

In shape, but not function.

This is a slide hammer, not a swing hammer.

 

[smokepolehall]

In shape, but not function.

This is a slide hammer, not a swing hammer.

Yes i had noticed the odd striker/hammer ignition. I assume there is a nipple or some such thing. So what is the set up on it ?

 

[Bob58]

Very nice work! Anxious to see the finished rifle.