Traditions "Fox River"?

[Semisane]

I ran across the following advertisement locally.

Traditions Fox River Fifty muzzleloader. 50 cal with 1:48 twist. It has never been fired and has only sat in a gun case. make offer

Can't find anything in the catalogs on a Fox River model by Traditions. There was a poor quality picture with the ad. Looks like a plain jane model - half stock, slightly curved buttplate (steel?), no patchbox or metal on fore end, seems to have studs for a sling. Can't tell if the barrel is round or octogen. Kinda reminds me of a TC New Englander.

Anyone know anything about this model and/or have a guess as to its value?

[frontier gander]

Ive never even heard of it. Give traditions a call monday and ask them. 860-388-4656.
I'd call the guy in the paper and see if you can set up a meeting to take a look at it then get back to him on monday after you talk to traditions.

[arcticap]

The Traditions Fox River Fifty wasoriginally soldthrough theGander Mountaincatalogabout 10 years ago, and then the model was offered through the Sportsman's Guide on close out for $89 - $99.
It's a sidelock with a24 inch barrel, 1 in 48" twist, and came in .50 & .54, and was also offeredas a youth model. It has non-adjustable sights, andhasa hooked breech & a unique front barrel attachment method. The frontsling studunscrews to release the front of the barrel instead of employinga wedge pin, and there's a curved washer directly under the stud.They camewith either a brown or black stock.
I have a youth model and it'salways hadvery reliable ignition, and it has a nicely blued lockplate.
In new condition, this model should still be worth about $100. But the accuracy is somewhat limited by the short, medium twist barrel. It's a light handyrifle that weighs about 5.5 lbs.

[Semisane]

Thanks much, arcticap. Good poop!

[wabi]

Sounds like if you can own it for less than $100. it would be too good to pass up.

[cayugad]

I wonder if this rifle did not later become the Panther or the Deerhunter?