Thompson Center Hawken .50 Cal Percussion Rifle – Blued Octagonal Barrel, Walnut Half-Stock, Factory Engraved
The Thompson Center Hawken percussion rifle is a modern reproduction of the classic plains rifle that helped spark renewed interest in black-powder hunting during the 1970s. Built in the USA, this full-size .50 caliber muzzleloader features a blued, 28-inch octagonal barrel, double-set triggers, and factory scroll engraving on the lock plate and hammer. Brass furniture, a color-case-hardened lock, and a walnut half-stock with cheek rest and patch-box round out a package that appeals to shooters and collectors alike.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific condition notes: There is mild wear, light pitting, and sporadic finish loss on external metal surfaces, but the rifle remains mechanically sound.
What's Included
- Thompson Center Hawken .50 caliber percussion rifle
This Hawken wears a 28-inch, blued octagonal barrel that balances well for off-hand shooting while maintaining the traditional profile prized by muzzleloader enthusiasts. The steel barrel pairs with a dovetailed blade front sight and an adjustable open rear sight for straightforward sight alignment in the field.
The factory color-case-hardened lock complements crisp double-set, double-curved triggers. The front trigger can be set for a light, consistent break, giving hunters or target shooters fine control over each single-shot discharge.
Walnut furniture includes a half-stock with a cheek rest for right-hand shooters, an inletted brass patch-box, and matching brass butt-plate, nose-cap, and ramrod thimbles. The result is a classic look backed by durable materials.
Scroll engraving on the lock plate and hammer provides subtle decorative detail straight from the factory, adding collector interest without compromising the rifle’s workmanlike purpose.