Trapper Pistol Kit | Build It Yourself

The Trapper pistol kit from Traditions makes a rewarding hands-on build for newcomers and experienced hobbyists. Parts arrive factory-fit to ensure parts seat correctly and keep assembly straightforward, so you spend more time building and less time adjusting. When completed and used safely, the finished pistol is a single-shot .50 caliber percussion firearm with a 1:20" rifling twist tuned for consistent performance with patched round balls. The kit includes a 9 3/4" hooked-breech octagonal barrel, double set triggers for staged release, and prim-and-blade sights for simple aiming. Clear, illustrated instructions walk you through each step so you learn how the components work and finish a functioning muzzleloader you assembled yourself. It is a practical, educational project that rewards patience and results in a working pistol for the range when handled responsibly.