Under trigger?

[jake112]

Hey, has anyone ever had or even shot an under trigger muzzle loader? I think thats what they're called.

[frontiergander]

Under Hammer

[deerless]

never heard of it how about a pic?

[Hunting Man]

These were pretty popular in their day, a few were called buggy rifles. The thought was with the nipple located under the rifle they would fire more reliable with regard to rain/moisture ect.

[frontiergander]

heres some info,
The Underhammer Society: How about a Double Set - trigger Underhammer?

[Hunting Man]

pretty simple looking rifles. I've never had an interest in owning one. Looked more like a lady's rifle design to me, or at least a far cry from an Hawken!