Thompson Center Hawken .50 Cal Percussion Muzzleloader, 28" Octagonal Barrel, Double-Set Triggers, Brass Furniture
This Thompson Center Hawken .50 caliber percussion rifle is a U.S.-made reproduction of the classic plains rifle, configured with a 28" octagonal blued steel barrel and a hooked breech. It features a color case-hardened, scroll-engraved lockplate with double-set triggers, a walnut-type hardwood stock with cheekpiece, and traditional brass furniture including a right-side patchbox and crescent buttplate. The rifle is marked for black powder only and retains the hallmark Hawken profile and handling.
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: The blued barrel shows finish wear. The walnut-type hardwood stock has blemishes and small scratches. The bore is clean and in very good shape.
What’s Included
- Manual
- Additional clearing rod
- Wooden ramrod with brass tips (installed)
This Hawken reproduction integrates traditional architecture with practical field features. The 28" octagonal blued steel barrel is paired with a hooked breech for easy takedown and cleaning. A full-length under-rib with two brass thimbles supports the installed wooden ramrod with brass tips.
The percussion cap sidelock action uses an external hammer and double-set triggers for a crisp release. The lockplate is color case-hardened and factory scroll-engraved, adding period-correct visual detail to its functional form.
The walnut-type hardwood stock has a glossy finish and includes a left-side cheekpiece for comfortable alignment. Brass furniture throughout—trigger guard, forend cap, patchbox door/sideplate, and crescent buttplate—complements the rifle’s Hawken style. Length of pull is 13.25" for a full-size fit.
Sighting is handled by a dovetailed front blade and an adjustable rear open sight. The barrel is rollmarked “THOMPSON | CENTER ARMS ROCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE .50 CAL. HAWKEN.” and carries a safety warning rollmark indicating black powder only (“DO NOT USE SMOKELESS POWDER…”). The 1:48 rifling twist supports versatile .50 caliber muzzleloading use with a single-shot capacity.