Hawken 54 Calibur

[traderlee]

I use only 50 calibur but have been approached by an elderly friend who has a 54 Calibur Hawken made in the USA, and never been fired. He has had it for about 30 years. My dilema? What is a fair price to offer him without taking advantage of him for this black powder rifle. Many thanks to those who respond.

 

[BrownBear]

All depends on make and model. Details needed.

 

[traderlee]

It is a Hawkens 54 Calibur Percussion, barrel made in Connecticut, and it is in new conditon as it has never been fired. Anything else you need to know to help?

 

[BrownBear]

Any indication of the manufacturer on it? That kinda sezz it all. If none indicated, photos will help folks zero in. I'm not trying to be argumentative, rather I want to help. Right now we have a car with a 350 V8 made in Detroit.

 

[Rifleman1776]

It is a Hawkens 54 Calibur Percussion, barrel made in Connecticut, and it is in new conditon as it has never been fired. Anything else you need to know to help?

"Hawken" is a style of ml rifle named after the people who originated it in the early 1800s. It is not the trade name of a modern factory made rifle. The name of the maker, if modern factory made, should be on the barrel. "Connecticut" gives a clue that it might be a CVA, actually made in Spain.

 

[traderlee]

Sorry, I gave incorrect info. I am looking at it now, and it says on the barrel, Thompson Center Arms, and underneath, it says Rochester, New Hampshire, and after this in bigger engraving Cal 54. Does this help?

 

[BrownBear]

Now you're talking! That's a quality arm, neither a cheapie nor a rarity. You'll be proud to own it and it will serve you well, even as it's worth some money to him.

New, they're pushing $800 today, but used you see them in good shape everywhere from $300 to $450 depending on the region. Online I'd be jumping on it at the lower end of that range, but slow to pull the trigger at the upper end. But holding it in my hands here in town, I'd expect to pay toward the top end due to 54 cal rather than 50, no shipping, and the chance to look it over real close.

Hat's off for your concern that the deal be fair to your friend too. Not enough of that going around! :hatsoff:

 

[Robert an saa fan]

BrownBear gave good advice.

Here in Northern California prices also vary quite a bit. Recently saw a factory finished (not a kit gun with " K " serial number prefix) T/C .50 Hawken in near new condition sell at a gun show for $175. The seller was a pawnshop owner who rented a table at the show.

At another recent gun show saw a like new factory finished T/C .54 Hawken sell for $475. If I recall correctly the .54 Hawken is no longer available from T/C.

Hope this helps.

 

[buttonbuck]

I was at a gun shop buying my daughter and son a .22 when my son went on about ML rifles and a person approached me about selling a 54 cal TC. I said sight unseen meaning the barrel could be pitted etc, with the list of accessories he offered I could offer 200, and more if it was in better shape. When I called to arrange inspection and pick up. The person made the price jump so I held off. I guess rifle only it would be worth 300.00. I have never paid more than 200.00 for a TC accept the renegade I bought new in 1999 ($300) but the ones I have bought have not been pristine. My concerns when I get older is that the guns I own will be cared for and shot.

 

[Rat Trapper]

If I were you, I'd jump on the rifle. TC no longers offers a 54 cal and new 50 cal's are no going for $800. The 54 makes a great hunting rifle.

 

[traderlee]

Thank you all, I offered $300.00 for it as it has never been used, and he felt it was to much, so he included some black powder, balls and patches.

I feel it was a fair price , and he is a good friend of mine. I look forward to trying it out.TraderLee

 

[BrownBear]

Ya both done good!

 

[gearheart]

Best thing is you'll still be friends. :thumbsup: