Well, I can check that T/C BP rifle off my list now...

[oldwolf]

Been away from BP for awhile while getting into other shooting endeavors. But I am back. Was at my LGS today picking up a new T/C Contender and while waiting decided to check out the BP guns. To my surprise, I saw a T/C Hawken Silver Elite on the rack in mint condition. Looks like it has never been shot, but of course cannot deny that it may have been used one or twice. I am not exaggerating that it looks brand new. Very nice wood.

Now I know that T/C BP rifles are not everyone's cup of tea, but owning one these has been on my list for a longtime so I decided that this was my time and I bought it!

I am not sure that I will ever shoot it too much, but it is just so pretty to my eyes!

Any of you have one and would care to share a picture or story about it?

 

[gbeauvin]

My rifle isn't a T/C, but do we get pictures of yours? Take it out to the range and work up an accurate load... See if the bug doesn't catch you again . There's just something about that BOOM and cloud of smoke....

-GB

 

[oldwolf]

I took a few last night with my phone, still need to take better ones at some point:

 

[RonRC]

looks almost identical to my T/C Cougar except for 2 features:
The Cougar has a round, cougar medallion in the stock.
My barrel is blued.
Otherwise they share a nicely grained stock and bare metal, silverish colored lock and metal parts.
It may not be representative a genuine Hawken rifles, but they are attractive.

Ron

 

[robert reed]

Well, I love my TC's and that one is hot! Wish it were mine. I've never seen that model. Make good smoke!

 

[Jim C]

"It may not be representative a genuine Hawken rifles, but they are attractive."

Close enough for this traditionalist. They are good looking rifles, both of them......keep yer powder dry boys and make smoke!

 

[ryoung14]

That's a beauty. Ya' done good; REAL good!

 

[huntsman247]

Very nice find....

 

[Rifleman1776]

If you like it, that is what is important. Go fer it. :hatsoff:

 

[oldwolf]

I saw a recent thread here showing an auction where one sold for $1200! Yikes!

 

[cynthialee]

Love my T/C Hawken. It is my favorite.

You got a nice rifle there. Not gonna deny, I am a tad jealous.

 

[oldwolf]

When and how many of these were built?

 

[WV MZL HUNTER]

I HAVE A SILVER ELITE AND I HAVE PUT OVER 2,000 ROUNDS OF 490 PATCHED ROUND BALLS THROUGH IT.
It shoots round balls like it has a slow twist.
Twist is 1-48. I just sold the cougar I had to a friend of mine. He did well. The elite cleans up easy with the SS Barrel.

 

[oldwolf]

Here is the Silver Elite next to a Hawken.

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

That stainless rifle looks very nice! I have a regular TC Hawken. I wouldn't trade it for anything. :thumbsup: