Thompson Center Hawken .50 Cal Percussion Rifle, 28 in Octagonal Barrel, Double-Set Triggers, Brass Furniture, USA
This Thompson Center Hawken percussion rifle is a USA-made .50 caliber reproduction with a 28-inch octagonal steel barrel and classic right-hand configuration. It features double-set triggers, brass furniture with a crescent buttplate and right-side patchbox, and a case-colored, factory-engraved lockplate. Clean, shiny bore and well-defined rifling support its ready-to-enjoy appeal for traditional muzzleloading.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore 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. It shows various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Thompson Center Hawken .50 caliber percussion rifle
- Full-length wooden ramrod with metal tip
The 28-inch octagonal steel barrel with under-rib captures the classic Hawken pattern, secured by a single transverse wedge key with oval escutcheons. A full-length wooden ramrod with a metal tip rides beneath the barrel in two brass pipes, ready for loading and maintenance.
The percussion caplock system uses an external hammer and a patent/bolster-style nipple. Double-set triggers provide a crisp, tunable trigger release while maintaining traditional operation.
Sighting is handled by iron sights: a dovetailed blade front sight and an adjustable rear sight set in a dovetail, offering a precise, period-correct sight picture.
The right-hand stock includes a cheekpiece and brass hardware throughout, including a crescent buttplate, a right-side patchbox with a round lid, and a brass fore-end cap (nosecap). Length of pull measures 14.0 inches for comfortable shouldering.
Visual details include a case-colored lockplate with decorative scroll engraving from the factory, adding tasteful period styling to this single-shot muzzleloader.