Fair asking price? TC Hawken kit

[ElkStalker]

I have a nice TC Hawken 50cal. I’m not sure what a fair price would be to ask for it. It was a kit and was put together very nicely. Somebody bent the hammer for use with a scope and drilled and tapped the barrel for scope mounts. There is some minor pitting a few inches from the muzzle, otherwise it’s in great shape. It is a good shooter with both PRB and conicals. Has one large ding near the barrel wedge, and several scratches and small dents. It’s been used, but well cared for. Has the TC sling mounts. I’m not sure if I will put it up for sale or not. I have 3 50cals and a 45 and I am considering selling the 45 and a couple 50’s to purchase a 54cal or maybe a 58 if I can find it. Anyhow, I’d like to hear what you guys think is a fair price, which will help with my decision to keep it or not.

 

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[bubba.50]

I'm sure you'll get varied responses but, since you asked for opinions, here's mine.

With the mangled hammer, holey barrel, suspect bore, and over-sanding of the stock around the lock flats I wouldn't give over 200 bucks for it.

 

[BillRob]

A year ago it seemed like anything would sell for a fortune in no time, but I think the market has started to turn. That said, I would guess it would still sell pretty fast for any price under $300. Good luck with it!

 

[deerstalkert]

i concur with Bubba, but you could consider parting it out and selling the parts on ebay. you could do better than selling it whole.
boy that pained me, i hate seeing them broke up but the truth is what it is.

 

[ElkStalker]

I think with that said, it will just stay in the stable and get used for hunting. Shoots too good to part it out and I don’t need the money that bad. Just have too many similar rifles and could benefit from a larger caliber rifle. I’m in no hurry. My boy will like it for deer season.

 

[BallBoy]

I’d say the hammer is easily bent back to normal. If it shoots good gift it to your son.
Teach him how care for it after making smoke. What a grand opportunity for a son to learn from his father!!

 

[Bill M.]

I aslo have several guns that will not bring what I think they are "worth" in terms of being a good shooter. Not much to do with them but take the loss if you want to sell. I can not suggest a price for the gun because it is a gun I just would not purchase for the reasons listed above.

 

[Davey Boy]

I don't think the prices have hit peak yet judging from how fast junk I wouldn't buy sells hours later. Just a kit gun is running $500 and frequently out of stock. I would price it at $490 check or money order (or even better Walmart to Walmart CASH). Buyer pays freight.

It won't be in your possession for long I expect.

Another trick is to just list it for $1200 and wait a day or two to get the big bucks (pun there).

You can always keep lowering the price $50 at a time and that bumps your ad to the top of the list.

You have to understand that the US dollar has the appearance of failing quickly and there are people out there with hoards of cash looking to spend it on anything that may retain value.

It's a fine looking rifle that will give years of fun making smoke and bring joy at the report. That's value too.

 

[Eric Krewson]

If the scope mount holes don't go too deep, send the barrel to Bobby Hoyt and have it turned into a .54, a new hammer is probably available from the Gun Works.

 

[user 48679]

IMO, it'd sell fairly quickly for a better price than opined on above, if someone new to muzzleloading just wants a "Hawken", and isn't up for being politically correct.

 

[senseisugarbear]

Buy the Plug screws that are used on rifles that are drilled and tapped to add a scope at a later date if wanted.( Midway should have them) If the hammer works as is, leave it alone. I agree with Davey Boy $490 and you can always haggle a bit . But I wouldn't give it away.. Not everyone is P/C H/C conceince they just want to make smoke and hunt. NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT........ BE Safe>>>>>>>>>Wally

 

[loflyr55]

Buy the Plug screws that are used on rifles that are drilled and tapped to add a scope at a later date if wanted.( Midway should have them) If the hammer works as is, leave it alone. I agree with Davey Boy $490 and you can always haggle a bit . But I wouldn't give it away.. Not everyone is P/C H/C conceince they just want to make smoke and hunt. NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT........ BE Safe>>>>>>>>>Wally

Plug screws is a great idea, I was thinking $395 plus shipping if you want to move it, $450 if you have some time.

 

[bubba.50]

Buy the Plug screws that are used on rifles that are drilled and tapped to add a scope at a later date if wanted.( Midway should have them) If the hammer works as is, leave it alone. I agree with Davey Boy $490 and you can always haggle a bit . But I wouldn't give it away.. Not everyone is P/C H/C conceince they just want to make smoke and hunt. NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT........ BE Safe>>>>>>>>>Wally

Has nothing to do with being "HC/PC" it has to do with much damage aka 'modifications' done to it that detract from the value of it no matter your persuasion. Without the holes, hammer mangling, & over-sanded lock panels yes it would be a 3 or 4 hundred dollar gun. But as-is it's a 200 dollar gun.

 

[russellshaffer]

Plug the barrel holes and go hunting. You don't have to worry about dinging it up or getting a little rust on it.

 

[Greg_E]

Get a cheap chisel set from harbor freight, sharpen a couple and scrape the wood to inset the plates for the wedge. A simple fix that covers the over sanding. Or if those plates are really thick, file the backside to make them thinner. After that I have no suggestions on price.

 

[ElkStalker]

If the scope mount holes don't go too deep, send the barrel to Bobby Hoyt and have it turned into a .54, a new hammer is probably available from the Gun Works.

I thought about that. I’d love a 54. The hammer will bend back with some heat. It was the older style so I’d rather not replace it with a new one, if I can avoid it.

 

[S.Kenton]

I would plug the barrel holes and file them down, if you do it right thier almost invisible when done. Heat the hammer up with a map gas torch and bend it back, clean it all up and it should be good to go for 400-450 in my area.

 

[ElkStalker]

Buy the Plug screws that are used on rifles that are drilled and tapped to add a scope at a later date if wanted.( Midway should have them) If the hammer works as is, leave it alone. I agree with Davey Boy $490 and you can always haggle a bit . But I wouldn't give it away.. Not everyone is P/C H/C conceince they just want to make smoke and hunt. NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT........ BE Safe>>>>>>>>>Wally

The scope mount holes are already plugged so no damage there. It was done correctly.