Thompson/Center Hawken .45 Cal Percussion Rifle, 28 in Octagon Blued Barrel, Walnut Half-Stock, Brass Furniture
This Thompson/Center Hawken percussion rifle is a .45 caliber, single-shot black powder reproduction with classic Plains rifle styling. It features a 28 in octagon blued steel barrel, double-set triggers, and a walnut half-stock with brass furniture and patchbox. The barrel is marked with the Rochester, New Hampshire address, and the right-hand lock shows a color case-hardened lockplate with a scroll-profile hammer.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive 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: The metal surfaces show scratches and blemishes, with small areas of pitting across the various finishes. The barrel exhibits numerous instances of pitting. The barrel key is very loose, resulting in some play between the barrel and the stock.
What’s Included
- Thompson/Center Hawken .45 caliber percussion rifle
This Hawken-pattern reproduction uses percussion cap ignition with a snail bolster and protective fence, paired with a right-hand lock and external hammer. The double-set triggers provide a crisp, adjustable trigger release tailored to traditional muzzleloading use.
The 28 in octagon blued steel barrel is set up with practical open sights: a dovetailed front blade and an adjustable open rear. Capacity is single-shot, as expected for the platform.
The walnut half-stock includes a left-side cheekpiece and brass furniture. Notable brass components include the crescent buttplate, right-side patchbox with a hinged round lid and teardrop finial, the trigger guard, and the nose cap. Length of pull measures 14.0 in.
Markings on the barrel read "THOMPSON | CENTER ARMS ROCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE CAL 45." The lockplate shows a color case-hardened finish, and the hammer presents a classic scroll profile. This U.S.-made reproduction captures the key features associated with the Hawken style.