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THOMPSON CENTER HAWKENS FLINTLOCK RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
THOMPSON CENTER HAWKENS FLINTLOCK RIFLE.

Cal. 45. S# 5268. Blued 28" oct. bbl. w/ blade front sight & adj. V notch rear sight. Case colored lock w/ scroll ornamentation. Dbl. set triggers. Wedge fastened half length walnut stock. Brass fittings including patchbox, buttplate, finger curl trigger guard, escutcheons, wedge & nose cap. Brass tipped hardwood ramrod is held underneath bbl. by 2 brass pipes. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brass jag in patchbox. CONDITION: good overall showing moderate handling marks & peppery oxidation throughout. Blue & case colors show heavier oxidation near breech area & muzzle. Brass parts show tarnish & patina. Very good bore w/ strong rifling. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. John Persing. (01-19648/MD). ANTIQUE. $200-300.