Thompson Center Hawken 50 Cal Muzzleloader

Thompson Center, Hawken, 50 cal percussion muzzleloader. Stunning burled American walnut hardwood stock with high end natural grain swirl. This is the nicest Hawken wood for sale on the internet. Perfectly carved cheek swell. No cracks, scratches, breaks, splits, or repairs. 28" octagonal barrel with clean and bright bore, 99% original blueing, 1 in 48" twist, eight lands and grooves. Heavy solid brass: butt plate, scroll trigger guard, fore end cap, recessed "patch box" in stock, ramrod ends and holders. Handsome case hardened / colored lock plate with deep classic hunting gun engraving, mounted for right handed shooter. Original blued sights adjustable for windage and elevation. Double set triggers for hunting or hair trigger target shooting. 45.5" long. Comes with original Owner's manual, brass cleaning jag, bullet starter, percussion cap installer, bullets, etc. Known as "The most copied early American rifle in the history of firearms" this is the gun that kindled the primitive firearms resurgence of the 20th century. Proudly made in the USA and stamped "Hawken, Rochester, NY". One owner, lovingly cared for, fewer than 50 rounds ever fired. Sells for $800 new-in-box today. Save $350 on this near mint, carefully broken in, "no problem" firearm that routinely shoots 1"-2" groups at 50+ yards.