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[Billnpatti]

:rotf: :rotf: "You can put high quality locks on the. And better barrels with sights and make very competitive shooters from one for a reasonable amount of money."

Isn't that kind of like the guy who was selling George Washington's ax? He has replaced the handle three times but the head had been replaced only once or twice.? :rotf: :rotf:

Just elbowing you in the ribs. :hatsoff:

 

[kodiakmarine]

All components of every TC rifle, finished gun and kit, are American made and have been from day one. They are made to a high standard. When the sad day comes that TC Hawkens are no longer manufactured, these will become collectors items, imho. Enjoy your rifle. - John

 

[Rusty_Nail]

When the sad day comes that TC Hawkens are no longer manufactured, these will become collectors items, imho. Enjoy your rifle. - John

I believe they are no longer manufactured.

 

[Billnpatti]

"When the sad day comes that TC Hawkens are no longer manufactured...."

That day has already arrived. When T/C sold out, the traditional style of muzzleloader was no longer made by the new owners. Now, they make only inline rifles. :cursing: Sad but true. So, hang onto your T/C traditional style rifles. While not an historically correct style, they are good guns so they may soon see a rise in value.

 

[Rifleman1776]

:rotf: :rotf: "You can put high quality locks on the. And better barrels with sights and make very competitive shooters from one for a reasonable amount of money."

Isn't that kind of like the guy who was selling George Washington's ax? He has replaced the handle three times but the head had been replaced only once or twice.? :rotf: :rotf:

Just elbowing you in the ribs. :hatsoff:

UHhhhh...... No.
Some here call those composite rifles. As good a moniker as any.
These composite/half-breed rifles have won tons of matches and awards over the years. And they did it on a very limited budget compared to custom made. And, TCs have won many tons of awards over the decades on their own or with replacement barrels, sights, etc.
No, it ain't the old axe. It may be compared to the old Model T with a hot V-8 installed though.

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[Billnpatti]

Okaaaay...... :hmm: But, is it still a T/C rifle? I mean, if you replace the lock, the barrel and the sights, all you have left of the original T/C rifle is the stock. That being the case, could you say that the T/C rifle is a good rifle or is it just the stock that is good since you are replacing everything else. Well, you didn't say that you were replacing the trigger, so maybe it is the trigger and the stock that are that good parts. :idunno:

I ain't arguing, just kind of drinking coffee and having a discussion with a friend. Tryin' to get my old head wrapped around a different idea. :hatsoff:

I have a T/C Hawken that I built from a kit back in the early 70s. It was one of thier first kits. It turned out to be a pretty good gun. I have never thought of replacing any of the parts. In fact, I don't know of any "drop in" barrels still being made for it. I am sure that any of the good barrel makers could make a barrel for it but I have not thought it needed a new barrel. It's a pretty good shooter with the original barrel. I think L&R makes a lock that will fit in the lock mortise with a minimum of adjusting of the existing mortise.

I've really never thought of replacing any of the parts. Send me a PM and tell me more about your experience with starting with a T/C Hawken or plains rifle and building a better shooter. Who knows, I may be missing out on something. :thumbsup:

 

[kodiakmarine]

You just shot my dog! Yes, I just checked out the TC website and you are right. I have never owned a TC, but I still have had a warm place in my heart for that company and how they have promoted muzzleloading and reenacting. This is a sad day for our community. - John

 

[kodiakmarine]

This is a sad day, but there is some comfort in knowing how well made these guns are. With just ordinary cleaning they will be available for a long time in the used ML market. Imho, they will outlive us all. - John