Thompson/Center Scout Pistol .50 Cal Inline Muzzleloader, 12-inch Barrel, Blued Steel & Walnut — Finite 1990s Production, Includes Box and Extra .54 Cal Barrel Assembly
This Thompson/Center Scout Pistol is a U.S.-made, single-shot inline muzzleloader from the early 1990s, notable for its finite production run following T/C's 1996 factory fire. It features a factory 12-inch steel barrel, iron sights with a fully adjustable rear, and classic blued steel with walnut furniture and a brass trigger guard. Designed for No. 11 percussion caps, this Scout blends practical inline engineering with collectible-era provenance, and it includes a box, an extra .54 caliber barrel assembly and useful accessories.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: The pistol presents in great overall shape. Minor scratches and blemishes are visible upon close inspection. Slight finish discoloration is present in select areas.
What’s Included
- Box: included
- Barrel: Thompson/Center Scout .54 cal barrel assembly with front sight
- Parts: extra nipple
- Tool: nipple wrench
- Loading Tool: wooden short starter (ball starter)
- Cleaning Rod: wood ramrod/cleaning rod with brass jag
The Scout Pistol is a single-shot inline percussion design using No. 11 caps, with an external hammer and a hammer-block safety. Its 12-inch factory steel barrel and 1-round capacity keep operation straightforward and reliable.
Construction features blued steel components paired with a brass grip frame/trigger guard assembly for a distinctive period-correct look. The walnut grip and fore-end offer a solid, traditional feel. Iron sights include a ramped/blade front and a fully adjustable rear for precise sighting.
Maintenance and field handling are supported by T/C's user-friendly design. The barrel is retained by a hex screw for straightforward removal, and the vented breech plug is engineered to direct gases forward.
As part of the 1990s T/C Scout series, this pistol comes from a limited production window that ended after the 1996 factory fire, adding collector interest. The sale also includes a box, an extra .54 caliber Scout barrel assembly with front sight, plus a spare nipple, nipple wrench, wooden short starter, and a wood ramrod/cleaning rod with brass jag.