Thompson Center Seneca

RWMC · Aug 26, 2022

A friend has a Thompson Center Seneca with both the .45 and .36 caliber barrels that he is interested in to selling me. The .45 caliber barrel is a bit rusty, but the .36 looks like it is unfired. He told me he wanted $400 for them, but I wasn’t for sure about the price, so I thought I would inquire here with those who know more about them than myself.
Thank you for your insight and help in advance.

Armored farmer · Aug 26, 2022

Thats a good deal.
.45 will work for whitetails and.36 for targets and small game.
I say yes.

paul harm · Aug 26, 2022

Hammer guns a couple of years back fell out of favor but seem to be making a come back of sorts. To me, I'd think $300 would be more fair, but could be wrong. And that's if the 45 still shot decent groups.

hawg · Aug 26, 2022

With both barrels that's a very good price.

RWMC · Aug 26, 2022

One of the first things that I did notice was that the barrel seems to be a lighter weight than a Hawken type barrel, and with that lighter weight, it seemed to me that it would make a nice walk-in-the-woods type gun. Thanks again to all for your input and advice on this.

Malachi Leviticus Blue · Aug 26, 2022

.36s seem to go fast on the used market, there are more buyers than sellers
I'd probably take that deal if I were you

eastbank · Aug 26, 2022

i would buy the combo, but i,m a TC small framed muzzle loader fan. .32-.36-.45

RWMC · Aug 26, 2022

Well I decided to go ahead and buy the two barrel Seneca rifle set. $400 out the door. Now to get it home to clean and inspect the barrels. What is the best ball diameter for the 36 caliber barrel? Thanks again.

eastbank · Aug 26, 2022

woodnbow · Aug 26, 2022

I bet you could get 400 for an unfired .36 caliber Seneca on gunbroker… I think you got an exceptional deal and if you don’t immediately begin shooting that rifle (BOTH barrels) you’re a knucklehead…

Patocazador · Aug 26, 2022

I wish I had a friend like that. The .36 alone is worth it. If you tire of it, please contact me.

hawg · Aug 26, 2022

woodnbow said:
I bet you could get 400 for an unfired .36 caliber Seneca on gunbroker… I think you got an exceptional deal and if you don’t immediately begin shooting that rifle (BOTH barrels) you’re a knucklehead…

I'm thinking more like 600.00 for the .36 alone.

woodnbow · Aug 26, 2022

hawg said:
I'm thinking more like 600.00 for the .36 alone.

Yeah I just checked a few prices on GB. They’re selling for at least $500 for 45’s.

RWMC · Aug 28, 2022

Patocazador said:
I wish I had a friend like that. The .36 alone is worth it. If you tire of it, please contact me.

Will do

Mark_Mark · Aug 29, 2022

RWMC said:
Well I decided to go ahead and buy the two barrel Seneca rifle set. $400 out the door. Now to get it home to clean and inspect the barrels. What is the best ball diameter for the 36 caliber barrel? Thanks again.

Get some Photos for us! Want to see what $400 looks like!

Paul R Zartman · Aug 29, 2022

Oh, sorry, you weren't taking to me...

Jim Watson · Aug 29, 2022

RWMC said:
One of the first things that I did notice was that the barrel seems to be a lighter weight than a Hawken type barrel,

That's why they made a Hawken and a Seneca.
Reminds me of the NMLRA Seneca Run match, a light rifle would be nice because it is a RUN.
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