Thompson/Center Hawken .50 Cal Percussion Muzzleloader, 28 in Octagonal Barrel, Blued, Brass Furniture, Made in USA
This Thompson/Center Hawken is a .50 caliber percussion muzzleloader built in the classic half-stock style. It features a 28-inch blued octagonal steel barrel, brass furniture with a crescent buttplate and patchbox, and a right-hand, case-colored lock with light scroll engraving on the lockplate. Marked with the Rochester, New Hampshire rollmark and a clear Black Powder Only warning, this U.S.-made reproduction highlights the traditional Hawken configuration with open sights and double-set triggers.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are visible signs of wear and handling. The metal and stock show scratches and blemishes, with some surface rust present. The set function of the double-set trigger does not operate.
What’s Included
- Thompson/Center T/C Hawken .50 caliber percussion rifle
The Hawken’s 28-inch octagonal barrel is blued steel with an under-rib and two brass ramrod pipes. A single wedge key secures the half-stock, and the length of pull measures 14.25 inches. The configuration is full-size and built for right-handed use with a cheekpiece on the stock.
Sighting is straightforward and traditional: a dovetailed steel front blade paired with an adjustable open rear sight. The external hammer drives a right-hand percussion lock, and the rifle is a single-shot with a 1-round capacity.
The rifle combines durable finishes and classic materials. Brass furniture includes the crescent buttplate, patchbox with oval lid, forend cap, ramrod pipes, and wedge escutcheon. The lock shows case-coloring, and the lockplate carries light scroll engraving. The stock is hardwood in a half-stock layout.
Markings are clear and specific to this model: the barrel rollmark reads "THOMPSON/CENTER ARMS ROCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE .50 CAL. HAWKEN." along with "BLACK POWDER ONLY—INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE READ BEFORE USE." This is a U.S.-made reproduction that follows the well-known Hawken pattern.