A very fine TC Hawken

[Liver eatin’ Johnson]

From Wikipedia: "The Thompson/Center Hawken is largely responsible for the resurgence of black powder hunting that began in the U.S. in 1970 when Warren Center designed the firm's Hawken-styled rifle. Thompson Center's reintroduced Hawken-styled rifle with solid brass hardware and an American walnut stock, styled in large part on "plains rifles" made by Hawken in the 1800s, has become one of the most-copied firearms designs in history"

So if you were Warren Center and could have any Hawken customized from your production line, it might have looked like this ( undocumented ) fine .45 cal rifle:







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[nkbj]

That's lovely. Thank you for sharing.

 

[larry wv]

:thumbsup: Thanks that is a fine rifle. Larry

 

[necchi]

Oooo, that is nice.
I've seen a lot of'm dolled up but this one has the wood and tastefully done checkering and carving.
Nice!

 

[Liver eatin’ Johnson]

From what I understand talking to the current owner, he got it from someone who had not removed the barrel so seeing the name in the barrel channel led him to investigate it's origin at TC. They said it was one of Warren's personal rifles but there is no written documentation.

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

That has the most beautiful walnut I have ever seen! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[izzyjoe]

That's a nice rifle, I've got one with wood like that, but not checkered. The ole boy I got it from worked in a gunshop back in the 70's, he said they ordered 50 Hawkens, and him, and the boss got to pick the best one's. I've seen a few other with nice stocks, but most are just plain wood.

 

[sleddman]

Now that is how this rifle should be presented. I have now reworked several older T/C guns myself from a near grave back into service. Hope some of you guys get into the art too.

 

[George T.]

WOW! That is very nice! I have never seen one like that!

Geo. T.

 

[Robert Marshall]

Holy smokes! That is one fine looking rifle! :applause:

 

[Critter Getter]

I bought a used TC Hawken 45 back in the 80's that has very nice wood. Not as nice as that but nice enough as that was the main reason I bought it! I still have and use it. Just saw one that sold on another auction site that had great wood on it. It brought a premium price. Greg

 

[Rifleman1776]

Definitely an exceptional job of prettying up a TC 'hawken'. As you say, no way to positively authenticate it belonged to Center hisself.

 

[jjackson]

wow!!!nice.

 

[RedFeather]

Wonder if that was a presentation gun to him from the folks at T/C. The checkering patterns remind me of some of those European stalking rifles. Whoever did the work was truly gifter. I always envy engravers and carvers who come up with such fantastic, tasteful patterns.....and can execute them. Me, I have trouble whittling a tootpick.

 

[Ken Cormier]

I don't usally shoot cap lock but I would love to own that one

 

[Liver eatin’ Johnson]

Just found out the stock carving was credited to the late Fred Rodney who works at TC at the time.

 

[nkbj]

Just dropped back by to drool.

 

[OSR]

Just noticed the hang tag thread on the trigger guard. Please don't tell me the gun is for sale at a local gun store.

 

[Liver eatin’ Johnson]

WAS for sale buy previous owner who had not removed the barrel... not for sale now.

 

[HellBound]

T/C custom shop produced rifles with select wood.
The carving [that checkering!] puts this over the top. Would GOD punish you for having some engraving?

P.A.