All,
I have recently acquired a Thompson Center Hawken from a gentleman in need of money. The price was fairly low so it was bought without being seen before hand. When visually inspected, the gun looks like it has never been cleaned. Rust near the nipple and throughout the barrel.
Any recommendations on trying to get this old gal exhaling smoke again? My initial thought was to clean all the surface rust around the nipple and scrub the barrel with bore solvent until rust free. Will see how it shoots regardless of barrel condition (If barrel is good condition to fire that is).
Thanks in advance. I have wanted a Hawken ever since I was young.
I have recently acquired a Thompson Center Hawken from a gentleman in need of money. The price was fairly low so it was bought without being seen before hand. When visually inspected, the gun looks like it has never been cleaned. Rust near the nipple and throughout the barrel.
Any recommendations on trying to get this old gal exhaling smoke again? My initial thought was to clean all the surface rust around the nipple and scrub the barrel with bore solvent until rust free. Will see how it shoots regardless of barrel condition (If barrel is good condition to fire that is).
Thanks in advance. I have wanted a Hawken ever since I was young.