Iron fittings for T/C

[AllanT]

Greetings, I would like to replace the brass parts
of my T/C. Any replacements out there? Could the brass be blackened?

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

Have you looked at Track of the Wolf for the parts you might want? Also, look at Dixie Gun Works.

Some people do blacken their brass. I don't know how durable it is. You might think about letting it tarnish a bit. :idunno:

 

[don hepler]

I believe Dixie, and others have some replacement parts, to change a TC Hawken to iron parts. My guess is that they would have to be fitted, browned or blued, and you would still be stuck with the brass patch box. I assume the entire rifle would have to be refinished. Cold blueing will turn the brass somewhat black, giving a aged patina look, and Birchwood Casey, has a brass black. I didn't see much difference in the cold blue vs. brass black stuff.

 

[nwtradegun]

i have an investarms hawken. remove all the brass
clean it with acetone, haet it in a pot of boiling water, dry and brush on brass black. use a lot as it will evaporte from the heat. let cool and spary withwd 40. now wipe off with cotton towel. effect will be a brown calico color

 

[bubba.50]

you can get the iron parts mentioned at the hawken shop, muzzleloading emporium & several other places. they are castings that will need polishin', fittin' & all holes hafta be drilled. and as stated you'll still have the brass patchbox.

 

[crockett]

I'll second the Dixie Gun Works. Check them on line. I'm pretty sure they used to sell a set of iron/steel hardware designed to fit the T/C Hawken.

 

[HellBound]

BC brass black:

The brass must be perfectly clean and warmed up a bit. Handling will thin it out, but the trigger guard gets the most wear. You can use a set trigger guard from a Renegade that stays black. This one has a black CVA guard that has no spur.

P.A.

 

[HellBound]

Better pix:

I think Dixie and TOW offered iron[black] furniture for the T/C but I don't see them listed anymore.

P.A.