Thompson/Center Hawken .50 Cal Percussion Muzzleloader, 28-inch Octagonal Barrel, Double-Set Triggers, Walnut Half-Stock, Blued Finish
This American-made Thompson/Center Hawken is a .50 caliber percussion caplock with classic mountain rifle styling and factory scroll engraving on the lockplate and hammer. It features a 28-inch octagonal blued steel barrel, double-set triggers, and a walnut half-stock with brass furniture. Made in Rochester, New Hampshire, it carries period-correct details and markings for a faithful Hawken-style reproduction.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Poor - Noticeable dirt, stains, significant corrosion or damage.
Specific Condition Notes: There is rust buildup throughout the bore, and water or oil appears to be present at the breech face. The buttstock has a large crack. The stock will need to be repaired or replaced prior to attempting to fire. This firearm is offered as a gunsmith special and is sold as is.
What’s Included
- Thompson/Center Hawken .50 caliber percussion rifle
The rifle uses a single-shot percussion caplock action with an external hammer and double-set triggers, delivering the traditional operation expected from a Hawken-style muzzleloader. The case-colored lockplate adds visual contrast to the blued barrel and tang and complements the period-inspired engraving.
The 28-inch octagonal blued steel barrel is marked "THOMPSON/CENTER ARMS ROCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE CAL .50" on the top flat. Sighting is handled by an adjustable open rear sight paired with a dovetailed blade front sight for a traditional sight picture.
The walnut half-stock includes a left-side cheekpiece and is retained by a single wedge with brass escutcheons. Brass furniture consists of the patchbox, buttplate, trigger guard, and nose cap. An under-rib with three brass ramrod thimbles is fitted beneath the barrel.
This is a factory-engraved reproduction with scroll engraving on the lockplate and hammer, made in the United States at Thompson/Center’s Rochester, New Hampshire facility. The serial number is located on the top barrel flat.
The rifle has a 14.5-inch length of pull and a one-round capacity, consistent with its muzzleloading design and traditional Hawken configuration.