to sell or not

[Mr Hawken]

i have a t/c 50 caplock hawken for many years the only thing is a allways wanted a .54 and i want to get into flintlocks i held a .54 gpr nice fit and looks good hers my dilema i need to sell my t/c to finace my new purchase. i read everyone likes their gpr but it sounds like a t/c is a more sought after rifle
i bought my .50 about 15 yrs ago used for $350
the new gpr is $700
a new hawken is $700
i have someone interested in my rifle for $350
i hunt both deer and elk will i miss a caplock i had my mind set on a .54 gmb for my hawken bit i wished it was a flinter
my gun has nothing wrong with it and shoots great

 

[RC]

if i had to make a choice... hmm, i'd buy a flint lock. lock..an a 54 flint barrel, then i could interchange to what i wanted.. or save my monies and buy a flinter...an keep the t/c, boy ya could end up hatin yerself if ya sell..........jes a thought... good luck! :thumbsup: RC

 

[sagebrush2401]

i have a t/c 50 caplock hawken for many years the only thing is a allways wanted a .54 and i want to get into flintlocks i held a .54 gpr nice fit and looks good hers my dilema i need to sell my t/c to finace my new purchase. i read everyone likes their gpr but it sounds like a t/c is a more sought after rifle
i bought my .50 about 15 yrs ago used for $350
the new gpr is $700
a new hawken is $700

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i have someone interested in my rifle for $350
i hunt both deer and elk will i miss a caplock i had my mind set on a .54 gmb for my hawken bit i wished it was a flinter
my gun has nothing wrong with it and shoots great

I think RC is right. That way you will have a 54,50, and a flinter.
Sage

P.S. I have a 54 kit I will sell.

 

[Hunter66]

I don't know if you are quoting your prices in Can. or US dollars but the GPR is about $390 US from Midsouth Shooters Supply.

 

[Birddog6]

Keep the rifle it it means allot to ya. If not, sell it, simple as that.
Save your $ and buy a good used GPR in .54 cal or a used T/C in .54 cal. You can get either one for $250-350 here in the USA and ship it to Canada. Watch on TOW as they have them on there now & then & I am pretty sure TOW would ship to Canada.
Also you might check with Midsouth & see the price comparison vs your vender.

:thumbsup:

 

[Keppy]

I've been down that road before. The times that I did that,I wondered what I was thinking about. I say save your pennys. Unless you just don't like the rifle. Its hard to replace them after there gone. Good luck.

 

[bwhoffman]

words that come to mind....
Ifa, woulda, coulda and shoulda....

by all means, keep the |TC and find a way to save the funds neede for the new gun.
GPR is a good choice but your 700 price seems high even going into canada.
Selling off your current gun will be one of those things you will probly regret the rest of your days.

 

[2172]

all I can say is that I have never sold a gun that I didn't regret parting with, sooner or later...usually sooner...I have a rack full now of guns I may never shoot again, but I'll be darned if I'll part with one of 'em...Hank

 

[Mr Hawken]

thanks for the input from what i have read its a lot of red tape to bring in a gun. to the point i don"t think it is worth it unless it was a special custom. the problem i am having is finding the tradional stuff. everyone wants a inline and you never find what i like to call a real muzzleloader. if anyone has bought a rifle from the states and sent to canada let me know. i would be interested in how hard it was.

 

[George Holton]

:hatsoff: Only way to go !!!!!! you will love it.

 

[Robert an saa fan]

JMO:

1. A standard T/C Hawken .50 cal barrel is 15/16" wide and a standard .54 T/C Hawken barrel is 1" wide.

Your .50 cal will not take a T/C .54 flint or percussion barrel. Maybe a Green Mountain barrel (?).

2. If in your place would find a way to raise/earn the money to buy the second rifle, preferably a very good used one.

3. With the recent sale of T/C to S&W who knows if Hawkens will remain in production... if not the price for existing ones will go up.

If your Hawken is a standard, unmodified, factory finished gun it may become valueable to collectors in addition to shooters (lesser extent for a kit gun with "K" prefix on barrel serial number).

Have seen many types of discontinued guns rise greatly in price over 35 + years of shooting & collecting guns. So as others pointed out it may cause a major regret to sell the T/C.

4. Suggest you try to find somebody with a GPR flinter who will let you shoot it to be sure it is right for you before committing your money.

Good luck!

 

[Rebel]

Contact forum member Bessbattlesystem, i think he mentioned buying one from the states and having it shipped to Canada.

 

[wtilenw]

First of all, I personally disagree with the concept of hanging on to all the guns you have ever came across. I used to subscribe to that idea and found that I became more of a collector of mediocre guns and didn't have the time to shoot them all, let alone well.
I now believe that it is more important to find one gun that you really like and learn its in and outs intimately. I have almost always been budget conscience too and now believe it is a great idea to sell off unused items to finance ones that are more suited to your current likes and needs. Our needs change as our experience grows and the items that once fitted the bill may no longer be the ticket.
Second, it seems that it shouldn't be that difficult to find another TC if you find later you cant live without one. Shop price on your GPR or find someone that is looking to sell theirs for a reasonable price.
Idaho PRB

 

[playfarmers]

Keep the rifle and order a .54 flint GPR from Wholesale sports in Calgary. They don't have it on their web sight, but they have Lyman rifles and even a flint kit for around $379. I just got my .54 Trade rifle for $339 from them. That way you have the flinter and a cap lock to fall back on if you want. Just drop them a email

 

[cowpoke1955]

You'll find that most muzzle loaders are also collectors for several reasons. Say the night before a big muzzle loader hunt, you notice a spring has broken. What are you going to do? A back up rifle comes in handy. Or you want to take a friend along, but he/she does not have a muzzle loader. If you have more than one rifle, your friend could borrow one. I have four grand kids, so far. There is always a reason for more than one rifle. I agree with Bret Sr and say to hold on to your T/C and save up for the GPR flinter. Check with sites like Midsouth Shooters and DNR Sports. See what they have to say about shipping to Canada. May want to check into kits. I just completed a .54 GPR flint kit. I ended up with a stock and metal finish that I love, but not offered by the factory. Contact Playfarmers in the forum. He lives in Canada and just received a Lyman Trade Rifle. Either way you go, good luck.

 

[davecampperry]

Lyman uses coil springs which is good in percussion but bad in flint. You can replace the lock with an L&R, but I think the best deal is to have Tom Avance (Tennessee Valley, Corinth, Mississippi), make you a semi custom cut to your standards and wishes.

 

[camo trky]

you can buy a GPH from Le Baron for 480.00 no F.A.C. required. 1-800-567-3377 www.lebaro.ca