Thompson/Center Hawken .45 Percussion Muzzleloader, 28 in Octagon Barrel, Double-Set Trigger, Blued with Brass Furniture, USA
This Thompson/Center Hawken in .45 caliber is a classic, American-made percussion sidelock modeled after 19th-century plains rifles. It features a 28-inch blued steel octagonal barrel with a hooked breech and wedge retention for easy barrel removal, a double-set trigger, and a right-side percussion lock. The color case-hardened lockplate carries tasteful scroll engraving, and the rifle is finished with brass furniture and a hardwood half-stock. The barrel is marked "THOMPSON | CENTER ARMS • ROCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE • CAL 45."
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle shows a few minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes on the metal and stock from light handling. Overall, the firearm presents in great shape.
What’s Included
- Thompson/Center Hawken .45 percussion muzzleloader rifle
- Full-length wooden ramrod
The heart of this Hawken is its 28-inch blued steel octagonal barrel paired with a hooked breech and wedge retention, a combination that delivers traditional styling with straightforward takedown for cleaning. It is a single-shot, .45 caliber percussion-cap sidelock with a right-side lock and a percussion hammer, staying true to the Hawken pattern.
Sighting is handled by an adjustable open rear sight and a dovetailed front blade for a clear, practical sight picture. The double-set trigger allows a crisp, refined release when set, complementing the rifle’s traditional field accuracy potential.
The hardwood half-stock includes a cheekpiece and straight comb for a consistent mount. Brass furniture — including the crescent buttplate, patchbox, nosecap, entry pipe, and two ramrod pipes — provides durable accents and a classic look. An under-rib secures the full-length wooden ramrod.
A color case-hardened lockplate with scroll engraving adds a period-correct detail. The barrel carries the address "THOMPSON | CENTER ARMS • ROCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE • CAL 45," and the serial number is present on the barrel’s top flat at the breech. Made in the USA and modeled after original plains rifles, this T/C Hawken captures the traditional form with quality materials and well-executed fit and finish.