Thompson Center Hawken .50 Cal Percussion Muzzleloader, 28 in Octagon Barrel, Double-Set Triggers, Brass Furniture, Scroll-Engraved Lock
This Thompson Center Hawken .50 caliber percussion rifle combines classic mountain rifle styling with proven T/C build quality. It features a 28-inch blued octagonal steel barrel with a 1:48 twist, double-set triggers, and a hooked breech takedown design. The walnut half-stock, brass furniture, and factory scroll-engraved, color case-hardened lock give it an authentic look backed by practical, field-ready details. The bore remains clean and shiny.
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: This firearm is in solid shape with visible cosmetic wear including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. There is pitting on the hammer. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Thompson Center Hawken .50 caliber percussion rifle
The Hawken is built around a blued, octagonal steel barrel measuring 28 inches, paired with an under-rib and two ramrod pipes. Its 1:48 twist is well-suited for a broad range of .50 caliber projectile types, and the hooked breech/takedown design allows the barrel to be removed from the stock for straightforward maintenance.
The percussion caplock action is matched with T/C's double-set triggers, providing a crisp and adjustable trigger experience. The rifle is configured as a single-shot muzzleloader with a 14.0-inch length of pull, delivering a traditional handling profile.
The walnut half-stock includes a left-side cheekpiece and brass furniture throughout, including the patchbox, trigger guard, nose cap, wedge-key escutcheons, and crescent buttplate. The lock is color case-hardened, and the lockplate and hammer feature factory-applied scroll engraving that complements the Hawken's period-inspired styling.
Sighting is handled by open iron sights: a dovetailed steel front blade and an adjustable open rear with an elevation slide. Barrel and frame markings read: "THOMPSON | CENTER ARMS • ROCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE • .50 CAL. HAWKEN." and "BLACK POWDER ONLY – DO NOT USE SMOKELESS POWDER." This rifle was made in the USA.