SOLD SOLD Thompson Center Black Mountain Magnum .50: $550 shipped

[Splitear]

Here’s a gun you don’t see often, if at all. I just picked this guy up at auction, and it’s begging to be someone’s new hunting gun. This gun is in fantastic condition, beautiful wood, little to no blueing issues, a shiny bore. The only thing that is a bit different is that the hammer has been welded on. However, the lock is crisp and works great!

From what I have read, these guys had a fast twist barrel for shooting heavy conicals behind heavy hunting loads.

Chances are, unless you already have one of these, you won’t find another any time soon, especially in the beautiful condition that this one is in. Price is $550 shipped.

Let me know if you have questions or would like more photos.

 

[Splitear]

Just to address the welded hammer, I guess this was a fix for a loose hammer. The hammer is very solid and position is perfect (see photos).

 

[Hatchet Jack]

Nice looking gun. Do you happen to know what the barrel twist is?

 

[Splitear]

Nice looking gun. Do you happen to know what the barrel twist is?

I just measured it at 1:32, but this is the first time I’ve tried to measure twist, so I’m likely wrong. Other info suggest 1:28.

 

[Walkabout]

I have the 12 guage version, I'd love to have that barrel.

 

[Splitear]

I have the 12 guage version, I'd love to have that barrel.

You buy the barrel for $550, I'll throw the stock in for free

It's to pretty for me to consider parting out right now.

 

[Walkabout]

You buy the barrel for $550, I'll throw the stock in for free

It's to pretty for me to consider parting out right now.

I couldn't swing it right now, anyway. I'm sure it launches conicals with authority. Very nice.

 

[Saxtonyoung]

The 50 caliber Black Mountain Magnum has a 1:28 twist QLA barrel that was designed to accept up 150gns of Black Powder or pyrodex and was one of the first sidelocks capable of using up to 3 pyrodex pellets.

 

[Splitear]

The 50 caliber Black Mountain Magnum has a 1:28 twist QLA barrel that was designed to accept up 150gns of Black Powder or pyrodex and was one of the first sidelocks capable of using up to 3 pyrodex pellets.

Thank you for that information!

 

[Saxtonyoung]

Thompson Center brought out the Black Mountain Magnum about the same time as their Omega in a effort to appeal to those wanting a more traditional style muzzleloader, unfortunately it never had the following the Omega had. They also had a 54 caliber version with a 1:38 twist which was also advertised to use up to 150gn loads.

 

[Splitear]

TTT

 

[KEDSFAN]

The stock looks shiny. Has it been refinished or is it just the lighting?

 

[Splitear]

The stock looks shiny. Has it been refinished or is it just the lighting?

No, all stock. I wiped it down with a rag and Ballistol when I got it home, so the shine is just from that and the overhead lights in my basement.

 

[KEDSFAN]

No, all stock. I wiped it down with a rag and Ballistol when I got it home, so the shine is just from that and the overhead lights in my basement.

Thanks. Very interested.

 

[Splitear]

Thanks. Very interested.

Shoot me a pm if you have any questions, happy to answer as best as I can.

 

[Splitear]

TTT

 

[Splitear]

Sold