Thompson/Center Scout .50 Cal Inline Muzzleloader Pistol, 12 in. Blued, Adjustable Iron Sights, Wood Grips
The Thompson/Center Scout Pistol stands out as a USA-made, single-shot inline percussion muzzleloader with a 12-inch blued steel barrel and classic wood furniture. Notable features include its vented breech plug with forward-angled gas ports, a gold/brass-tone one-piece trigger guard with integral backstrap, and factory-tapped holes on the topstrap. This Scout series pistol was discontinued after the 1996 Thompson/Center factory fire, adding clear context to its production history.
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 great shape, with minor and superficial scratches and blemishes. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Thompson/Center Scout .50 cal single-shot inline percussion muzzleloader pistol
This Scout Pistol uses a single-shot inline percussion system with an external hammer, delivering the straightforward operation that the series is known for. The blued steel barrel measures 12 inches, paired with a wood forend and a smooth plow-handle wood grip for a solid, traditional feel.
The sighting setup is practical and precise, featuring a ramped front blade and a fully adjustable square-notch rear sight. The topstrap ahead of the rear sight includes factory-tapped holes.
A vented breech plug directs gases forward through ports in the frame. The pistol also features a gold/brass-tone one-piece trigger guard with an integral backstrap, a distinctive element of the Scout’s styling.
Field service is simple: the barrel and frame separate via a single 3/16 inch hex cap screw, and the forend removes with a single screw. Production of the Scout line ended after the 1996 Thompson/Center factory fire, defining its manufacturing timeline.