Thompson/Center Hawken .50 Cal Caplock, Right-Hand, 39 in Octagon Barrel, Walnut Half-Stock, Double-Set Trigger
This Thompson/Center Hawken is a right-hand .50 caliber percussion caplock muzzleloader noted for its 39-inch octagonal steel barrel, blued finish, and classic Hawken configuration. It features a color casehardened lock and hammer with light scroll engraving, brass furniture including a patchbox and crescent buttplate, and a walnut half-stock with a left-side cheekpiece. The rifle is a T/C reproduction, made in the United States, and identified as item no. 502.
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: There are visible markings and areas of light surface rust from prior handling and use.
What’s Included
- No box or case is included
The rifle uses a traditional percussion caplock sidelock action with an external hammer and a double-set trigger. It is a single-shot muzzleloader configured for right-hand operation, true to the Hawken style and layout.
The 39-inch octagonal steel barrel is paired with a hooked breech for easy takedown and maintenance. The barrel is blued and marked "BLACK POWDER OR PYRODEX ONLY," aligning with safe black powder use.
Sighting is straightforward and field-ready, with a dovetailed front blade and an adjustable rear open sight. The open iron sights complement the rifle’s traditional setup.
The walnut half-stock includes a left-side cheekpiece and is fitted with brass furniture: a patchbox, toe plate, trigger guard, ramrod pipes, and a crescent buttplate. The length of pull measures 14.0 inches.
The lock and hammer are color casehardened and display light scroll engraving that adds a refined touch without distracting from function. This U.S.-made Thompson/Center Hawken is a reproduction model designated under series Hawken, mfg part number 502.