new " used" T/C, need some suggestions

[duke21]

hey guys,

been a while since i last posted. taking care of elderly family members and work have consumed a lot of my time lately. anyhow, had to go to a small local gun show today. I have been wanting a T/C rifle for a while now, and came across a fairly good deal. It is a 50 cal, half stock, with brass end cap, and brass crescent butt plate,and brass patch door. adjustable rear sights, double trigger, percussion gun. barrel is marked t/c arms, rochester, NH cal 50. i need to get a ramrod for it, or possibly make one myself, any good links here to help on that. my other 50cal has one of those "unbreakable plastic jobs, that works good, but is not exactly pretty" also would like to get a manual for this one. any help or ideas would be appreciated.

thanks for all your help,

duke21

 

[sharps54]

You can download the manual from T/C:
http://www.tcarms.com/manuals/
You should be able to order a new factory ramrod from them as well if you just want the style that came with it, otherwise pretty much anywhere that sells muzzleloading items will have replacement ramrods of all types and sizes.
Sharps54

 

[Swampman]

http://www.trackofthewolf.com/(S(aj...tableList.aspx?catID=14&subID=161&styleID=731

I like to make them myself.

 

[FishDFly]

While it does not look like the original ramrod, you might consider a brass ramrod.

I don't like wood as they can break. The older I get, the more I consider safety.

RDE

 

[boar]

Your model is called a Hawken, I have one of each. Good guns. I like a good straight hickory rod oiled good with linseed oil. Log Cabin Supply will have differnt rods to fit your gun. I bought one of the not all wood ones for my Sencea there. Dilly

 

[shdwlkr]

For an unbreakable rod try cains outdoor they have great stuff.
I had one of the former company's wonder rods and it lasted 30 years. The new ones look just like old one.

 

[Jerry Reichert]

I have the same gun in 54 and 40 cal. Dixie has a beautiful "rose wood" rod and you can install you own brass tips. realy makes the gun great. It is on 255 for $16.95. They come 36" long by 3/8". Be sure to order you tips.

 

[Mad Professor]

What ever rod you get make sure the ends are pinned through the shaft. There is nothing worse than leaving the patch/jag/end in the barrel (O.K. well maybe a ball/ball puller/end) when it comes apart. If you are hunting this get you REALLY POed!!!