T/C 45 cal

[Basspunky]

By the way I actually live 30 miles from Beavertown. I am told the Getz company is closed and the owner passed away.

 

[ord sgt]

Just a guess on my part but it doesn't seem too far out of line. Currently I have a new rifle build in progress and have over $1000.00 in parts alone. My barrel cost $175.00 alone.

 

[Critter Getter]

If the barrel isn’t trash I would guess that to be a fair enough deal.........Greg

 

[Basspunky]

It will need a good cleaning and re blueing I’m thinking. But thanks so much for all the help today.

 

[ord sgt]

Hopefully, the previous owner took good care of the barrel. Check for rust and leftover powder fouling. If the barrel was well maintained, it should be a good shooter. Do you know why the previous owner sold the rifle? Age? Loss of interest? Pennsylvania was flintlock rifle only for BP hunting.

 

[Dale Lilly]

Uh ...brown it? Polecat

 

[longcruise]

The barrel was browned and it looks ok from what I can see in the pics. Id leave the whole gun as is on the outside. The value will be determined by the interior quality of the barrel. Hard to tell without a bore light.

 

[Basspunky]

Ok. Thanks so much. We just realized it was brown. I am told it was owned by Mike Heilman. The guy who is selling it has another one and doesn’t need it. He is a good friend and knew I was looking for one for hunting here in PA.

 

[Winterhawk]

With a Getz replacement barrel, and if the lock sparks well, and if the bore is in good shape, you did well for $350.

 

[Basspunky]

Ok the spark is very strong. I’m not sure on the bore because I can’t check it yet.

 

[SDSmlf]

Ok the spark is very strong. I’m not sure on the bore because I can’t check it yet.

Even if you were to find the bore a bit rough, it would still likely shoot ok. One other thing to check is the stock for cracks in the lock mortise/wrist area. Some of the early TC stocks had a tendency to crack, but a later design change by TC pretty much eliminated the issue. Look in the lock mortise where the lock plate screw comes through. If the stock is cracked, can be an easy repair, and if not, preventative measures can be taken if you want, although many of these guns have been used for years without issue.

 

[Basspunky]

Ok. Checked it all over for cracks. No cracks or repairs anywhere.

 

[Basspunky]

Clearly the sights were both replaced with fiber optics. Would like to find an original set.

 

[SDSmlf]

Clearly the sights were both replaced with fiber optics. Would like to find an original set.

Original TC sights may not fit your Getz barrel. The TC sight was held on the barrel with two screws, 6-48 I believe.

 

[Basspunky]

Oh ok. Maybe I should just leave these sights on then.

 

[ohio ramrod]

I think it is. But only the man who is paying counts as to value.

 

[SDSmlf]

Oh ok. Maybe I should just leave these sights on then.

No reason not to change the sights if you want, I was just pointing out that ‘original’ TC sights may not fit your Getz barrel. Just something to check out before ordering a replacement set of sights in my opinion.

 

[Basspunky]

I un

No reason not to change the sights if you want, I was just pointing out that ‘original’ TC sights may not fit your Getz barrel. Just something to check out before ordering a replacement set of sights in my opinion.

I understand. Thanks for the advice.

 

[Don H]

It's worth what someone is willing to pay.
There's a real nice looking T/C Hawken .50 in the classifieds here for $450.

 

[Jag]

To check the condition of the bore, I use a steel pin punch. Pick a size that will drop down the bore easily, polish up the back of the punch and drop it in. Shine a good bright flashlight down the bore, the reflection off the punch will light up the bore.