Question about new Muzzleloader.

swatman · October 20, 2001, 06:28 PM

My neighbor is selling his .45 Thompson Center. It will come with the Balls, and all accessories minus the powder. Anyone know about the going price for a used one of these?
I really am new at Muzzle loaders but really willing to start.
The rifle is all but brand new and was well taken care of. The bore is clean and all wood and brass is like new.
I am just not sure what is a reasonable proce for one of these.
Thanks.

**4V50 Gary** · October 22, 2001, 09:27 AM

The gun retails for over $350 new. I'd offer him $250 and take it from there.

swatman · October 22, 2001, 06:12 PM

Thanks Gary

swatman · October 25, 2001, 07:50 PM

Well, I took the rifle out and got to shoot it yesterday.. Man I had a Blast! I was never really much interested in Black Powder rifles but man this thing was fun to shoot!
Still haven;t made up my mind yet though as to whether or not I wanna buy this rifle

**4V50 Gary** · October 27, 2001, 01:57 PM

If you like it, buy it. If you have any hesitation or have no interest in the Fur Trade Era, then hold off and join us at Friendship during the National Matches. If you really want to get into blackpowder, you may choose an area to study intensely and put your kit together from it.

You may be convinced to get yourself a longrifle instead. I just discovered the joy of swamped barrels (octagon barrels which are taper ground and flare out near the breach & muzzle) which gives you the pointability of a long barrel but weight savings to boot. So much to play with and so little time.

October 20, 2001, 06:28 PM	#1
swatman Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2000 Location: Pa. USA Posts: 768	Question about new Muzzleloader. My neighbor is selling his .45 Thompson Center. It will come with the Balls, and all accessories minus the powder. Anyone know about the going price for a used one of these? I really am new at Muzzle loaders but really willing to start. The rifle is all but brand new and was well taken care of. The bore is clean and all wood and brass is like new. I am just not sure what is a reasonable proce for one of these. Thanks. __________________ "what gives a government that arms the whole world the right to disarm it's own citizens?" www.humanityonhold.com/intifada.html

October 22, 2001, 09:27 AM	#2
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,831	The gun retails for over $350 new. I'd offer him $250 and take it from there. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

October 22, 2001, 06:12 PM	#3
swatman Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2000 Location: Pa. USA Posts: 768	Thanks Gary __________________ "what gives a government that arms the whole world the right to disarm it's own citizens?" www.humanityonhold.com/intifada.html

October 25, 2001, 07:50 PM	#4
swatman Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2000 Location: Pa. USA Posts: 768	Well, I took the rifle out and got to shoot it yesterday.. Man I had a Blast! I was never really much interested in Black Powder rifles but man this thing was fun to shoot! Still haven;t made up my mind yet though as to whether or not I wanna buy this rifle __________________ "what gives a government that arms the whole world the right to disarm it's own citizens?" www.humanityonhold.com/intifada.html

October 27, 2001, 01:57 PM	#5
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,831	If you like it, buy it. If you have any hesitation or have no interest in the Fur Trade Era, then hold off and join us at Friendship during the National Matches. If you really want to get into blackpowder, you may choose an area to study intensely and put your kit together from it. You may be convinced to get yourself a longrifle instead. I just discovered the joy of swamped barrels (octagon barrels which are taper ground and flare out near the breach & muzzle) which gives you the pointability of a long barrel but weight savings to boot. So much to play with and so little time. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*