Gordon
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exactly about Gunbroker, the Hawken T/C .50 link I put up was NEW and it went for $325
You’re a young fella, you probably won’t get a better chance than now... it’s not the sort of undertaking you’re going to pursue as a retiree if you’re like most older people. (Too fat and soft ;-)Wow! I wish i could do just that...roam in buckskins and horse and just camp for a while. I truly envy you and have a lot of respect for a person whos done just that...to me it shows alot of their character and how much they truly love that long gone era. Tip of the hat to you sir
They’re as most have said, not really period correct or an accurate copy of anything in particular but I have surely enjoyed those I’ve owned and own.Sold my Lyman GPR Hawken style rifle for real cheap. Built it from a kit. Browned it. Turned out excellent. Big regrets on selling it but money was tight due to the virus.
Money is back and I want another Hawken. I'm looking at the T/C Hawken. I've heard good things about these and can buy one locally for $475 in great shape.
Anyone here own an older T/C muzzleloader? Any input on them? What about replacement parts?
Thanks.
I personally love the brass. If course those were the first muzzle loaders I saw as a child. I was in my teens before I saw an authentic one.I built my t/c .54 Hawken from a kit in '83. I was 19 years young, lol. View attachment 928713
I will make a few comments...
They are susceptible to crack in the wrist, mine did.
The lockwork is excellent.
I'm not crazy about the 1:48 twist, but mine is accurate.
I'm not crazy about the brass furniture.
I think the Lyman GPR is a more authentic looking rifle
I'm not running the Hawken down, just pointing to its faults and virtues. I love mine, and wont part with it. I took my biggest buck, and dozens more with it.
Best wishes for finding a good Hawken.
Edit to add: my crack is through the lock screw hole, not the wrist...zoom in on my pic and you can see it.
TheOutlawKid
Built this Traditions Hawken style rifle many moons ago from a kit I got for Christmas. Wood inletting was for the most part very good with only minor fitting required around the the lockwork and trigger guard. Doing the brass butt plate took a lot more effort as the butt plate didn't line up properly with the pre-drilled holes. Took a whole lot of filing and sanding to get that part over to where it had to be! Other than that it was a lot of fun and a very rewarding gun to build. I believe my kit was made in Spain.
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I suppose I have been brainwashed by the gathering of eccentric characters and codgers at my club that thrive on authenticity.I personally love the brass. If course those were the first muzzle loaders I saw as a child. I was in my teens before I saw an authentic one.
I had good accuracy from a 54 and a 50 TC.