Picked up this Unique Rifle at auction

[deerslayer303]

I was able to win the bid on this odd, muzzle loader at auction. Its kinda like a mules ear but the hammer / striker slides forward to hit the cap. It has a cocking lever on top beside the tang. The stock is Walnut. It has a T/C Hawken .50 Cal barrel and I don't believe the breech plug is T/C. Its very interesting to say the least. The hammer / Striker spring is weak and has almost no power. I took some measurements and called Wolf Springs. They had the spring I need and are shipping in out monday. Have any of you ever seen anything like this. I would love to know who built this thing.

 

[4V50 Gary]

Interesting contrast. Real engraving and wood trigger guard. The latter could be seen in some Jager rifles. I'm also curious as to who made it.

 

[deerslayer303]

I'll get some better pics of it outside when I get it back together.

 

[bamaranger]

different

I've never seen anything exactly like it either and am most curious also.

 

[Hawg]

It's probably a gunsmith build.