In a local shop and seems to be a quality black powder rifle. It has a brass frame and butt plate, heavy octagonal barrel with deep cut rifling. I have done little research and it seems the earlier Mowreys were better than the late ones..this would have a 1 in 60 twist. I am not sure of the caliber on this one. Any more info would be appreciated.
Stuffy, Went back to look at the muzzleloader. It is marked .50 Mowrey, Olney Texas. It has a SN#1702 on underside of butt plate. The bore is dirty but not rusted or pitted..deep cut rifling and a great looking crown. Worth $249?
Here's a picture of a .58 cal. Mowrey, made in Texas.
A friend of mine has a 12 gauge smoothbore Mowrey for sale, wish I had the extra money, I'd have it.
Thanks for posting those pics and providing some more info..I have obviously fallen into a nest of enablers and will have to post pics of the .50 cal. Mowrey tomorrow.
Took it to local gun smith and he remembered these Mowrey muzzle loaders. We dropped a light down the bore and it looks really good..just dirty. Just wiped the bore down..really great..now hot soapy H2O flush. The search for the right stuff to do this thing. I am not going to polish that brass ...it just looks better with some age showing..I guess this is a late 60's production. It will need a sight leaf.
I once had a Mowery 50 cal serial 1903. I sold it to a friend who has now passed away. The family still has it. One day I might see if I can buy it back. Heck I paid 260.00 for it back in the early 80's so you did good at the price you bought yours for.
Thanks. The wood actually has more figure but it has to be in a different light. The thing is awful heavy though and some Uncle Mikes swivels and a cheap sling should do the trick. Just kidding.
Back in the day you had your eye on an atlatl. Check out my new Danish return...I missed out on those a few years ago. I do like the Mowrey..there was a beautiful 12 gauge smooth bore on the trader a couple of weeks ago.
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