Found an unmarked Seneca .45 today...

[Skychief]

Had a friend drag me along to a couple of gun shops today in his search for the latest and greatest smokeless guns. :yakyak:

In a murky corner of a gunshop (read: the basement of a dealer's house), I spied a little rifle wearing a ramrod. Further investigation proved that it was a 4-digit "unmarked" Seneca in 45 caliber.

I ran a rag down its bore and found it to be as smooth as a baby's bottom.

The rifle followed me home.

Anybody shooting these care to share your favorite roundball load?

Any idea how to get the wiggle out of the rear sight's blade (slight as it is)?

Do any of you know who manufactured the barrels of these early Senecas? My barrel has a cross (like a WWI German plane marking) gracing it's underside). I thought I had read that Douglass or Sharon may have produced barrels for these early on. Any ideas from the stamping?


Thank for any feedback and insights all!

Best regards, Skychief.

 

[George T.]

There are all kinds of rumors about early T/C barrels. I had a Hawken bought in 72 that shot like a dream. A gunsmith screwed up the barrel and got a replacement from T/C and it shot well but not as good. Good luck in your quest. By the way you did very well I bet! Geo. T.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Early years TC had their own barrels. Later they bought from different sources.
If you paid a fair price, you got a sweetie. Senecas are currently in high demand.

 

[ebiggs1]

It's a TC barrel.
It is not a magnum rifle so don't try and make it one. :thumbsup:

 

[ryoung14]

TC's recommended loads for the .45 Seneca shooting PRB range from 50 gr. ffg to 90 gr. ffg. Based on my experience with a .36 Seneca, I wouldn't be embarassed to start with as low as 20 to 30 grains of fffg or Pyro P...at least until I got used to the rifle. It should be a fun plinker and small game rifle with those loads.

Seneca and Cherokee stocks are quite fragile. Be very careful putting the barrel back in after cleaning. You shouldn't have to use any force seating the barrel in the stock channel. If you do, you risk splitting the stock through the wrist.

Also, inspect the keyway through the forearm. Mine was deteriorating when I bought it and the repair was quite tricky. If the stock has problems, ACCRAGLAS gel is your friend.

You've got a great rifle! Enjoy!

 

[Harley Donaldson]

remove elevation screw, raise sight. onthe front of the sight on the right side there is a very small allen screw, adjust very carefully to remove play, good luck