Volrderladergewehr Ardesa Hawken Match Rifle Creedmore - R-3081-C - , .45BlackPowder with diopter, very well maintained (12)

For sale is an Ardesa Hawken Match Creedmore, model R-3081-C, in caliber .451 (.45(BlacKPowder)). Single-shot percussion muzzleloader rifle in sporty Creedmore design.Technical data according to the manufacturer:• Caliber: .451• high-gloss blued octagonal barrel, 813 mm• Henry-style rifling profile, 7 grooves• Twist rate: 1:20"• Overall length: approx. 1,230 mm• Weight: approx. 4.4 kg• Walnut stock and double trigger• Diopter on the stock neck, adjustable for height and windage• Front sight tunnel with interchangeable inserts• Color-hardened percussion lock• Engraved brass fittings with patch boxCondition:The firearm is in good to very good and exceptionally well-maintained condition. The high-gloss bluing is about 99% intact, the brass parts show a nice shine. Lock and stock also present very appealingly.A part of the rear grip or decorative spur of the trigger guard has been removed and neatly aligned to the remaining contour. Presumably, this was done so the guard does not interfere when resting the rifle. The modification is clearly visible in the detail pictures.Included is the loading or cleaning rod carried under the barrel. Please note the numerous detailed pictures. They comprehensively show condition, markings, and details and are part of the item description.Private sale, shipping possible at buyer's expense. Sale excludes warranty for material defects and without return.Historical:The original Hawken Rifle was developed in St. Louis in the 1820s and was mainly used by trappers, traders, and explorers in the American West. The Creedmore version combines this classic "Plains Rifle" shape with a target sight in the tradition of Creedmoor long-range shooting from the late 19th century.