I have not bought it, yet. Still working out a trade deal with a Winchester riot gun that I really don't need.
Ken
I have not bought it, yet. Still working out a trade deal with a Winchester riot gun that I really don't need.
Ken
I have one been carrying it for 2 years now trying to get $200 for it I have shot it. it shoots great with patched round balls have not tried maxis in it.
A nice T/C Hawken or Lyman will fetch about $350.00 where I am. Price drops quickly if abused or pitted bore.
The shops in my area try to get $300 - $400 for Hawkens and Renegades. Not many are seen though. Most have been neglected. I always look for the early ones.
To follow up, I got the TC today. It was in the shop on consignment and the price was what the shop thought it was worth. What I didn't know was a fully stocked range box was included.
The gun has been shot and well cared for by looking at the metal. Looking at the stock is another matter. It has been slop coated with polyurethane. While it looks great at 20 feet, up close it is terrible. However there are no dents, scrapes or gouges in the wood so getting it to look presentable should not be too difficult.
But, best of all it is a shooter, and ready for some range time.
Now I need to quit buying guns and get back to buying reloading tools.
Ken
So.. "worst case", you've got some sanding and finishing in your future.
Not too bad.
I've not shot mine in many MONTHS.... but when I asked the family to have a "gun day" (and of course I put a bunch of yummy food on the smoker which helped them), loaded the backyard with all the guns, ammo, and etc... they finally came around and got some 'miles' on the T/C this afternoon.
Cleaning sucks though. But I do enjoy giving the final rubdown and polish.
If the serial number starts with a K then it left the factory as a gun kit. Which could explain the polyurethane coating. My lgs put out a real early TC Hawken this afternoon with a powder horn and a sling in good shape for 200.00
I've got over a dozen in the safe.I'll grab the T/C Hawkins 50cal 9 out of 10 times. Why they keep growing in numbers is beyond me???? I've not shot the inline in over 10 years now?.
You got a good deal,if you want your money back shot me a pm.I 've got room for a couple more.(See) lol.
I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left.
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Looking for a Hensly &Gibbs #258 any thing from a two cavity to a 10cavityI found a new one from a member here
Mine is about the same age and is a wonderful PRB shooter easily getting under 2MOA for me when my eyes were better. I probably harvested 20 black-tail and mule deer with it.
BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |