The Traditions™ Blunderbuss Kit comes in .54 caliber percussion ignition. The Blunderbuss features a flared steel barrel and features a single-trigger percussion ignition. The shotgun's hardwood stock is accented by a beautiful brass trigger guard and butt plate furniture. The 16 3/4" trumpet-style barrel is designed to shoot .54 caliber round balls or a variety of shot sizes. Once finished the Traditions Blunderbuss Rifle is great to enjoy out to the range, in the field, or simply displayed on your wall.

The Blunderbuss was considered a poor man's shotgun and could be loaded with various scraps, rocks, or wood, although this would result in damage to the barrel of the gun. Most historical accounts have the blunderbuss being loaded with lead balls smaller than the bore diameter. The early Blunderbuss barrels were constructed from either steel or brass and were usually flared. The barrel flaring served as a funnel, making it easier to reload on horseback or on top of a moving carriage. The flared muzzle is the defining feature of the Blunderbuss, differentiating it from other large-caliber shotguns of its day. Blunderbusses were notoriously short, with barrels under two feet in length, at a time when a typical musket barrel was over three feet long.

One of the best ways to get a real hands-on muzzleloading experience is to build a rifle yourself. Easy-to-read instructions guide you through the building process to a finished product. There is no greater feeling of accomplishment than knowing you built a fully functional shotgun for shooting or display.