Seeking Information On Thompson Center Arms 50cal Hawken

[JimCosta]

I just acquired a 50 cal flintlock Hawken black powder rifle made by Thompson Center Arms with a serial number that starts with 457xxx. Is there any way to obtain an approximate production date?

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

no records to be acquired from what I understand
SM

 

[JimCosta]

no records to be acquired from what I understand
SM

I’m aware the records were lost in a fire... but I was wondering if another member of this forum may have one that had been passed down in their family that could approximate a comparable date based on the serial numbers

 

[Nutnfancy]

Here is a link to another section of this forum where some members have listed the serial numbers and dates of when they purchased/acquired their T/C guns. You should be able to get an approximate date of manufacture of your gun. Good luck!

https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/serial-number-dating-a-t-c.34284/