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NAVY ARMS COMPANY CL50 BLACKPOWDER SIDE HAMMER MULES EAR 50CAL. Guns International #: 103582197 Seller's Inventory #: NAVY ARMS Category: Navy Arms Rifles - Muzzleloading Rifles - Modern & Replica Percussion Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: 5shot Member Since: 10/8/22 First Name: KEN Last Name: MCMURDIE State: Arizona Zip: 85367 Country: United States Phone: (928) 941-0867 Number of Active Listings: 33 Total Number of Listings: 320 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: credit card money order About Us: 3% percent c/c fee Description: NAVY ARMS BLACKPOWDER CL50  The  Navy Arms Side Hammer .50 Caliber  (often referred to as a "mule ear" or "side-slapper" due to the hammer's positioning) is a classic percussion muzzleloading rifle designed for black powder enthusiasts.  Key Specifications Caliber: .50 caliber, typically designed for lead round or conical balls. Twist Rate: Commonly features a 1:32 twist barrel, which is relatively fast and ideal for stabilizing conical bullets and sabots. Barrel: Often equipped with a 24-inch or 25-inch octagonal barrel. Ignition System: Uses a percussion cap placed on a side-mounted nipple. This "mule ear" design provides a more direct spark path into the chamber, which some shooters find results in faster ignition compared to standard percussion locks. Aesthetics: Generally features a walnut half-stock, brass hardware (such as the trigger guard and sleeves), and case-colored hammers and lock plates.  Facebook +7 Performance & Usage Effective Range: Similar to other .50 caliber muzzleloaders, it is generally effective for hunting up to approximately 100–150 yards. Recommended Loads: A common starting point for .50 caliber rifles is 70–90 grains of Pyrodex RS or black powder. For deer hunting, shooters often use 240-grain or larger saboted bullets with 90–150 grains of propellant in modern equivalents.  North American Whitetail +3 Collector's Note Navy Arms was founded in 1956 and is well-regarded for pioneering the modern replica and reproduction firearm industry. The side hammer model is particularly sought after by collectors of unique action types, as relatively small quantities were produced compared to standard Hawken-style rifles   SOLD Manufacturer: navy arms co Model: CL50 Serial Number: 0494 Barrel Length: 25 Condition: GREAT Metal Condition: GREAT Wood Condition: GREAT Bore Condition: GREAT