36 Cal. T\C Seneca

[Captjoel]

IMHO the Seneca is a much better built, higher quality rifle than the Cherokee. I have had them both and find the only reason to pursue a Cherokee is to find one in 32 caliber. That is only because there was never a Seneca factory made in that small desirable caliber. I really believe that the current high market prices for the Cherokee is over the top, especially in 45 caliber.

 

[Pete44ru]

That is only because there was never a Seneca factory made in that small desirable caliber.

Not true - I had a .32 Seneca that evidently came out of the T/C Custom Shop, due to having high-polish blueing & upgraded wood.

I only sold it because it was a P.I.T.A. for me to load with my fat fingers.

Here's another .32 Seneca, that sold a few years ago: http://www.gunauction.com/buy/10644212

Having owned several of both over the years, IMHO there is zero difference between fit/finish of Cherokee's & Seneca's.

The only difference I can observe, beside barrel lengths, is that Seneca's have a patchbox & forend cap, while Cherokee's do not.


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[Captjoel]

Pete, I may stand corrected but I never considered a rifle coming out of the Custom Shop a standard production rifle. I cannot get your link to the 32 Seneca that sold to come up for me. Until I see actual proof of a Seneca in 32 caliber made by Thompson Center, I will have to take the "I'm from Missouri" stance on this. Any one with an actual rifle in hand or good pictures please come forward!

 

[bob308]

greatly over priced when you can get a crocket for 350 or less.

 

[Pete44ru]

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IME, one gets what one pays for.

There's just no comparison between a Crockett & a Seneca - unless of course, all one cares about is slinging lead.

Anyone can find a .32 Seneca via googling "TC Seneca .32 for sale"


OR, anyone can look in the T/C booklet "Loading & Shooting Muzzleloading Rifles" for the listed .32 cal Cherokee and Seneca loads.



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[Rifleman1776]

Collectors are nuts I guess.

Yes, that is often the case. There are lot of deep pocket gun guys on those sites. If someone with the money wants something, a high price will not deter him.

 

[Chevythunderman]

Wow so when my son and his buddy got there 2 Seneca's for $600 we got a pretty good deal. My sons is a .45 and his buddies is a .36! My sons has the fanciest stock I've ever seen on a t/c. Lots of burl and character in the wood. Beautiful rifles!!