Thompson/Center Hawken .50 Cal Caplock Muzzleloader, 28 in Octagon Barrel, Double-Set Triggers, Walnut Half-Stock, USA
This Thompson/Center Hawken caplock in .50 caliber is a U.S.-made, modern reproduction of the classic plains rifle, built with a 28-inch octagonal blued steel barrel and a hooked breech. It features a walnut half-stock with cheekpiece, brass furniture with a mellow patina, and a color case-hardened, factory-engraved lock and hammer. Adjustable open sights, double-set triggers, and a 1:48 twist round out a proven, field-ready configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The walnut stock has noticeable gouges and handling marks consistent with field use, but remains structurally sound. The brass patch box and other brass furniture show a mellow, aged patina. The double-set triggers are crisp. The rifle is mechanically solid.
What’s Included
- Thompson/Center Hawken .50 caliber caplock muzzleloading rifle
The 28-inch octagonal blued barrel is marked "THOMPSON | CENTER ARMS ROCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE .50 CAL. HAWKEN" and includes a hooked breech for easy takedown. A clear "BLACK POWDER ONLY – INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE READ BEFORE USE" warning rollmark is present. The percussion ignition uses a bolster/snail with a threaded clean-out screw for straightforward maintenance.
The lockplate and hammer are color case-hardened and factory scroll-engraved, adding classic visual appeal to the Hawken-style profile. Brass furniture includes the patchbox, crescent buttplate, trigger guard, nose cap, and thimbles, all exhibiting a pleasing, uniform patina.
Controls and handling features include crisp double-set triggers, a single transverse wedge key retaining the barrel, and a 14.5-inch length of pull. The external hammer caplock action provides reliable percussion ignition in a traditional single-shot layout.
Sighting is handled by adjustable open sights: a dovetailed bladed front and an adjustable rear, pairing well with the barrel’s 1:48 twist. The walnut half-stock with cheekpiece delivers a familiar Hawken-style feel that balances the full-size rifle effectively.