Thompson/Center Thunder Hawk .54 Cal Inline Muzzleloader, 24 Inch Blued Barrel, Wood Stock, Open Sights, USA
The Thompson/Center Thunder Hawk in .54 caliber is a 1990s-era, USA-made inline muzzleloader with a 24-inch blued steel barrel and a solid wood stock. This example features excellent bore condition, an external striker, and T/C 1-inch scope rings installed on a receiver that is drilled and tapped. It retains its open sights and practical field features, making it a straightforward, well-configured Thunder Hawk.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minimal marks from previous handling and use. See photos for additional detail.
What’s Included
- Thompson/Center (T/C USA) 1-inch scope rings (installed)
The Thunder Hawk uses an inline percussion system with a percussion-cap nipple at the breech and an external striker handle on the right side. This simple, direct-ignition layout is paired with a cross-bolt safety that uses colored indicator dots for quick visual status.
The 24-inch blued steel barrel is clearly marked "BLACK POWDER OR PYRODEX ONLY" and is fitted with a ramped front blade and an open rear sight on the barrel. The receiver is drilled and tapped for a scope, and this rifle comes with T/C 1-inch scope rings already installed.
The wood stock has a straight comb and includes sling swivel studs and a T/C-logo buttplate. A one-piece underbarrel ramrod with a threaded tip rides in two thimbles, providing on-board loading and cleaning utility.
Trigger adjustability includes sear engagement and overtravel, allowing the user to fine-tune feel within the design’s parameters. The rifle is built on steel components with a matching blued receiver finish for a cohesive look.
Made in the USA and rollmarked Rochester, New Hampshire, this 1990s Thunder Hawk is chambered in .54 caliber with a single-shot capacity. The bore condition and sharp rifling support its ready-to-use status within the black powder category.