Another orphan comes home with me.

Pahoo · March 12, 2011, 07:07 PM

I've posted this before, but from time to time, I run across a side-lock that is no longer wanted. There are still many quality side-locks out there but you have to look for then. I know because I run into them, about twice or three times a year. Today at a local gun show, there it was, on a dealer's table, just calling to me to give it a good home. The bore is suspect but will see how it cleans up and the price was right. I have saved many a bore !!!

This one is a TC-Hawken, .50Cal., Pre-Stamp, say late 70's, early 80's. The model is not even stamped on the barrel but that is what it is. These are more desireable than the unmarked ones. Most of these come from old fat guys, like myself and the kids don't want them or would rather have the in-lines. There loss and my gain. .....

Are you guys seeing the same trend as I ? .....

Be Safe !!!

kwhi43 · March 12, 2011, 07:22 PM

I Just bought one just like that today off Auction Arms today. What did you pay for yours? Do you attend any shoots in Iowa? I know several people
there. Pevine, Campbell, so on. I'm in Kansas City

**4V50 Gary** · March 14, 2011, 12:15 AM

moved to correct forum

March 12, 2011, 07:07 PM	#1
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	Another orphan comes home with me. I've posted this before, but from time to time, I run across a side-lock that is no longer wanted. There are still many quality side-locks out there but you have to look for then. I know because I run into them, about twice or three times a year. Today at a local gun show, there it was, on a dealer's table, just calling to me to give it a good home. The bore is suspect but will see how it cleans up and the price was right. I have saved many a bore !!! This one is a TC-Hawken, .50Cal., Pre-Stamp, say late 70's, early 80's. The model is not even stamped on the barrel but that is what it is. These are more desireable than the unmarked ones. Most of these come from old fat guys, like myself and the kids don't want them or would rather have the in-lines. There loss and my gain. ..... Are you guys seeing the same trend as I ? ..... Be Safe !!!

March 14, 2011, 12:15 AM	#3
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,832	moved to correct forum __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

March 12, 2011, 07:22 PM	#2
kwhi43 Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,393	I Just bought one just like that today off Auction Arms today. What did you pay for yours? Do you attend any shoots in Iowa? I know several people there. Pevine, Campbell, so on. I'm in Kansas City