Bidspirit auction | Thompson/Center Arms Hawken Percussion Rifle

Thompson/Center Arms Hawken Percussion Rifle .45 Caliber - This is a Thompson/Center Arms Hawken-style muzzle-loading percussion rifle chambered in .45 caliber. The firearm is configured with a 28-inch blued octagonal barrel and a color case hardened side-lock action featuring decorative scroll engraving. The walnut stock features a high-gloss finish, a raised cheekpiece on the left side, and a crescent brass buttplate. The rifle is fitted with polished brass hardware throughout, including a decorative patchbox on the right side of the buttstock, an ornate trigger guard, forend cap, and ramrod thimbles. It is equipped with double set triggers and adjustable iron sights, and it includes its wooden ramrod with brass tips. Key markings on the top of the barrel include the manufacturer and location transcribed verbatim as THOMPSON | CENTER ARMS ROCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE followed by the caliber designation CAL 45. The left side of the barrel specifies the serial number K247372.