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Last Review Posted by ripley1 - posted products and: Sat January 28, 2012 7:48am

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The Lock needs some fit and finishing adjustments - it works when adjusted.
I believe the stock was just stained and the owner manual states that - you can finish it how you like.
I look at it as an assembled kit gun (the price suggests that), and a good one when dressed up.
This is what I was looking for and it met all of my expectations, I give it a 10.

Rating: 10

Product Details: "Great Plains Flintlock Rifle" by Claude - posted products and: - Rating:

7.67

Last Review Posted by rr11 - posted products and: Sun January 15, 2012 5:51pm

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Ordered one rifle very pleased with service on order. One poster comented guns "high end" yes but my rifle is a Don Kammerer worth every cent. Orders of flints and other small items shiped promply. Have never ordered Lyman products from them so can not comment on shipment on Lyman.

Rating: 10

Product Details: "" by F Thomas - posted products and: - Rating:

8.70

Last Review Posted by short_start - posted products and: Fri January 13, 2012 12:11pm

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Got 2 of these. The first one was a fit & finish disaster; like Rafsob's above except maybe worse. Whole gun went back for warranty repair of multiple issues, then the lock went back later by itself. The gun still has a tilted trigger guard, but it sure can shoot RB. It's a bit long and heavy for tree-stand or blind hunting, however.

My second, bought used, was everything I'd hoped for. Fit and finish was fine and the stock very attractive.

I'd recommend this rifle only if it can be examined by the purchaser beforehand...or returned for full refund following examination.

Warranty support through Dixon's has been very good.

Rating: 7

Product Details: "Great Plains Flintlock Rifle" by Claude - posted products and: - Rating:

7.67

Last Review Posted by short_start - posted products and: Fri January 13, 2012 11:49am

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I've got 3 of these in the house along with a couple of TC Renegades(similar). The OEM 1:48 barrel is sort of a compromise. It shoots lightly loaded RB's really well, and conical hunting loads fairly well. To get real accuracy with hunting loads with RB's I've gone to the GM 1:66 twist .54 barrel. It's an excellent shooter.

With today's pricing it seems TC/S&W may be trying to phase this rifle out. Would rather see them expand the line by bringing back the .54 - 1" barrel, adding slow-twist versions, and also a stainless option as mentioned above. TC, the barrel-swap option specialist, hasn't come close to exploiting the barrel-swap potentials of the Hawken. Green Mountain's way ahead of them on this. Hard to figure.

Warranty treatment pre-S&W has been great. Replaced a rusty barrel in a new (old-stock) gun, no questions asked. Also replaced a stock over a hammer centering issue. TC's always my #1 choice for BP.

Rating: 10

Product Details: ".50 Hawken Percussion Rifle" by Claude - posted products and: - Rating:

8.90

Last Review Posted by Gonetocamp - posted products and: Tue January 3, 2012 6:26pm

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From one of the other posts I see some things haven't changed. I have placed two orders with TOTW. First was strictly small items that they stock in house. This order was received promptly. The 2nd order was placed 12/22/11 for a Lyman Great Plains Rifle. Website said it was In Stock but I knew it would be drop shipped from Lyman. My credit card was billed 12/22/11. Called Lyman 1/2/12 and they knew nothing about my order. Two emails to TOTW have not been answered. Called one time but they were closed that day. I would not hesitate to order most items from TOTW but if it involes a Lyman product, I will find another retailer to use.

Rating: 5

Product Details: "" by F Thomas - posted products and: - Rating:

8.70

Last Review Posted by James Bond - posted products and: Fri December 2, 2011 4:07pm

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This is the one that started it all. Good solid build backed with the Thompson Center reputation for customer service. Mine is from the early 70s and has aged very gracefully. Still made in the USA.

Product Details: ".50 Hawken Percussion Rifle" by Claude - posted products and: - Rating:

8.90

Last Review Posted by shortbow - posted products and: Sat September 10, 2011 10:52pm

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This knife, a ball grip 18th century rifleman's or longhunter's knife, is as correct in authenticity as I believe it is possible to get. The flat grind is perfect as is the blade patina, the tiger-stripe maple is awesom, the spine has a perfectly smooth slight rocker from tip to pommel, the scales fit better than any i've previously seen, the steel is perfect in cutting ability. A great knife, would last two or three or more generations, and the price is really low.

Rating: 10

Product Details: "Custom Knives" by Moderator - posted products and: - Rating:

10.00

Last Review Posted by duca - posted products and: Sat August 27, 2011 1:03pm

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I orderd the Carolina smooth bore back in the mid 90's and got the aged look. wood to metal fit was not the greatest but I did order the aged look. the only problum i had was the touch hole liner. I remove it and made my owen. I also fine tuned the lock. This gun is sure fire! It has nice wood and is a pleasur to carry. 20 gaege

Rating: 8

Product Details: "Muzzleloading Firearms" by Claude - posted products and: - Rating:

5.78

Last Review Posted by lee-bye - posted products and: Fri August 26, 2011 5:53pm

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This is my second one, first one was stolen. I like the way it hangs for off-hand shooting. Very accurate. Mine is a Jukar in 44 cal. I love it!!

Rating: 8

Product Details: "Kentucky Rifle - Percussion" by Claude - posted products and: - Rating:

7.08

Last Review Posted by Amikee - posted products and: Sat August 6, 2011 6:08pm

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08-06-11 04:58 PM - Post#1027350

Hello

Here is my review of the Hawken style longrifle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx6XO2i1xT4

And close up video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKdqIgL6VHA

Rating: 9

Product Details: "Traditional Hawken Flintlock" by Claude - posted products and: - Rating:

9.00

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