TC Hawken Kit

[topbreak]

Recently picked up a TC Hawken kit in .54 cal for a great price. It was complete save the tang screws but I found some on line. This kit was the easiest I ever put together. Very little work needed on the inletting and the walnut stock was easy to shape with a file and sand paper. I didn't do a perfect job, still have some scratches in the brass I couldn't get out. The best part was the barrel was already blued and the walnut stock only needed a tung oil finish. Haven't worked out an accurate load yet but if its anything like my Renegade it should be a good shooter.

Don

[beowulf]

passed one up a couple of weeks back at a gun show here in PA , guy had a tc hawken in .50 cal  , a flintlock in near new condition , could have had it for $275 , danged good price as I`ve seen them as high as $700  !  there were a few good deals at the show , single barrel english shot gun , 12 guage dated 1858 . in shooting condition $300 , there were a couple of older custom pieces in pretty decent shape $450 to $600 . have`nt seen prices like that since 2006 ! I was tempted , but I`m trying to save as much cash as possible !

[hotfxr]

That's a great price. I have seen them listed for as high as $800 on gun broker. It is heavy duty and made to last.

[Hanshi]

You got an excellent deal, topbreak.  I'd love to have one of those kits but always seem to be "cash impaired". 

[Cherrybow1]

Good deal, Topbreak! We must see pictures though.

[gunhawk]

 Realizing we can't buy these TC's new anymore, what would be a present day available kit very similiar to it, in terms of quality and ease of assemblying from a kit ?
  I did not mention price, as times have changed.   Thanks for any input on this.

[Hanshi]

Old thread that may have no relevance these 4 years later.  But similar imported kits have been available from places like Cabela's and DGW.