Thompson Center Hawken .50 Cal Caplock Muzzleloader, 28-Inch Octagonal Barrel, Blued, Brass Furniture, Double-Set Trigger
This Thompson Center Hawken is a .50 caliber caplock muzzleloader built in the United States and marked Rochester, New Hampshire. It is a factory-engraved reproduction of the classic Hawken pattern with a 28-inch octagonal blued steel barrel, brass furniture, and a double-set trigger. Clear rollmarks specify black powder use only, and iron sights include an adjustable rear and a dovetailed front blade with a red/orange insert.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Fouling: Moderate Fouling - Lead or copper fouling with noticeable buildup.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm shows visible signs of wear and handling with scratches and blemishes across the surfaces. Heavy pitting is present on top of the barrel at the nipple. The bore is full of rust. Overall, it is a heavily aged and used example.
What’s Included
- Thompson Center T/C Hawken .50 cal caplock muzzleloader rifle
The Hawken configuration is evident throughout, with a half-stock American walnut layout and right-hand cheekpiece. The lockplate carries factory scroll-style engraving, adding a period-correct touch to this reproduction. Brass furniture includes the crescent buttplate, patchbox, trigger guard, nosecap, and ramrod thimbles/escutcheons.
The 28-inch octagonal barrel is blued steel and fitted with iron sights: an adjustable rear open sight and a dovetailed front blade with a red/orange insert. The barrel is wedge-keyed to the stock and uses a hooked breech. An under-rib with two ramrod pipes runs beneath the barrel.
Action is a percussion caplock, single-shot muzzleloader with an external hammer. The double-set trigger arrangement supports a crisp, tunable trigger setup. Length of pull measures 14.5 inches, and capacity is 1 round when loaded from the muzzle.
Markings on the barrel read: "THOMPSON | CENTER ARMS ROCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE .50 CAL. HAWKEN" and "BLACK POWDER ONLY—INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE READ BEFORE USE." Sling-swivel studs are installed on the buttstock and under-rib.