TC Senecas

Pahoo · March 20, 2015, 10:37 AM

As I have stated before, traditional SideLocks touch my heart. One of my favorites are the TC-Senecas. I have seen them with bad stock and rusted out bores. Had never had a problems with the locks until lately. It had a worn Tumbler. Thought about having the worn spots re-welded but determined that this was not realistic. I was now left with a SideLock that was not safe to shoot. ......

Then I ran across NOS Tumblers on EBay. Bought one with new fly and now my .36 squirrel rifle is back in business. .....

Just thought I'd mention it as it's only a matter of time before other Senecas start going bad and TC no longer supports these. .....

Be Safe !!!

DoubleDeuce 1 · March 20, 2015, 10:47 AM

That is good to know. Thanks for the information.

B.L.E. · March 20, 2015, 10:05 PM

.36 caliber is one of muzzleloading's best kept secrets. So fun, so pleasant to shoot, it's a shame it's not more popular.

Pahoo · March 21, 2015, 07:32 PM

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So fun, so pleasant to shoot, it's a shame it's not more popular.

As the kids would say; .....

SWEET !!!

Be Safe !!!

Old Stony · March 21, 2015, 08:08 PM

I've noticed complete locks for the Senecas on ebay occasionally. Usually not too awfully expensive either..

B.L.E. · March 21, 2015, 09:03 PM

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As the kids would say; .....

SWEET !!!

And under-rated. I took a second place in the men's offhand rifle aggregate score at the TMLRA "Frost on the Cactus" spring shoot last weekend using a TC Hawken with a GM .36 drop in replacement barrel.

I usually score in the top three at those shoots with that gun. It's easy to shoot good scores with a gun that barely kicks.

roashooter · March 21, 2015, 09:40 PM

I have always regretted passing a pristine Senaca 36....but am very pleased and proud of my TC Cherokee..32....sure is sad that TC stopped production of the traditional bp rifles.

Pahoo · March 22, 2015, 10:37 AM

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Usually not too awfully expensive either..

Cost is relative and for me, paying $230.00 +, for this lock is a "TAD" much. Not only that, but they are not all that common. I'm happy to pay $38.00 for the tumbler. .......

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I have always regretted passing a pristine Senaca 36

Same here and it took me 25yrs. of looking before I found mine. ......

Be Safe !!!

March 20, 2015, 10:37 AM	#1
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	TC Senecas As I have stated before, traditional SideLocks touch my heart. One of my favorites are the TC-Senecas. I have seen them with bad stock and rusted out bores. Had never had a problems with the locks until lately. It had a worn Tumbler. Thought about having the worn spots re-welded but determined that this was not realistic. I was now left with a SideLock that was not safe to shoot. ...... Then I ran across NOS Tumblers on EBay. Bought one with new fly and now my .36 squirrel rifle is back in business. ..... Just thought I'd mention it as it's only a matter of time before other Senecas start going bad and TC no longer supports these. ..... Be Safe !!! __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing.

March 20, 2015, 10:05 PM	#3
B.L.E. Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2008 Location: Somewhere on the Southern shore of Lake Travis, TX Posts: 2,603	.36 caliber is one of muzzleloading's best kept secrets. So fun, so pleasant to shoot, it's a shame it's not more popular. __________________ Hanlon's Razor "Do not invoke conspiracy as explanation when ignorance and incompetence will suffice, as conspiracy implies intelligence and organization."

March 20, 2015, 10:47 AM	#2
DoubleDeuce 1 Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2013 Posts: 101	That is good to know. Thanks for the information.

March 21, 2015, 08:08 PM	#5
Old Stony Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2013 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,705	I've noticed complete locks for the Senecas on ebay occasionally. Usually not too awfully expensive either..

March 21, 2015, 09:40 PM	#7
roashooter Junior member Join Date: December 24, 2010 Posts: 508	I have always regretted passing a pristine Senaca 36....but am very pleased and proud of my TC Cherokee..32....sure is sad that TC stopped production of the traditional bp rifles.