T/C .45 Cherokee

eagledancer · August 10, 2017, 09:10 AM

Hi all, I inherited a T/C .45 Cherokee ser# 5568 with no rear sight. Does anyone have a source for a sight?

Pahoo · August 10, 2017, 10:45 AM

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Does anyone have a source for a sight?

You may have a couple of choices here. If you are looking for a TC-OEM, then first try Ebay or GunBroker. Sadly, there are a bunch of folks on Ebay that are stripping SikeLocks for the parts. Sometimes there are fouled barrels on Ebay that still have the mounted sights. Keep in mind that the Seneca sight is the same. Then you can try Dixie or Track of the wolf. I wet to a Full-Buckhorn when I had to replace one and it looked pretty neat. Good luck and keep us updated.

Be Safe !!!

Pahoo · August 10, 2017, 11:16 AM

Here you go but don't stop shopping as I think that you will find additional options. Good luck and keep in touch ......

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Thompson-Cen...wAAOSwIclZg6-W

Be Safe !!!

roashooter · August 10, 2017, 12:05 PM

If you are not aware...those TC Cherokees are coveted little BP rifles. I have the same one in 32...just for squirrels and such

eagledancer · August 10, 2017, 01:39 PM

Thank you all for the quick replies! This poor thing had been yooperized with a Tasco scope and mount by hand drilling a couple of new screw holes, one of which didn't hold anything and then epoxying the whole thing down for deer hunting in the upper peninsula of Michigan. We were able to "dismount" the whole mess and it cleaned up pretty good. Barrel seems to be OK after lots of hot water and soap, I think the dirt kept the rust away. Don't know for sure when it was made. I'm thinking this takes a .440/.445 ball and .15 patch #10 cap?

Pahoo · August 10, 2017, 03:19 PM

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440/.445 ball and .15 patch #10 cap?

You should be using a #11 cap and start out with the .440, only because they are easier to find. The patch is fine. If you have a rough "shootable" bore, the .015 patch and .445 ball, is going to harder wo seat than the .440. Range-time is always in order. These are sweet little rifles and enjoy shooting mine. ..

As Far as butchering up SideLocks, I've see more than I care to look at. ...

Be Safe!!!

eagledancer · August 10, 2017, 09:00 PM

Pahoo - Gracias amigo!

August 10, 2017, 11:16 AM	#3
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	Take a look !!! Here you go but don't stop shopping as I think that you will find additional options. Good luck and keep in touch ...... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Thompson-Cen...wAAOSwIclZg6-W Be Safe !!! __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing.

August 10, 2017, 09:10 AM	#1
eagledancer Junior Member Join Date: May 25, 2014 Posts: 4	T/C .45 Cherokee Hi all, I inherited a T/C .45 Cherokee ser# 5568 with no rear sight. Does anyone have a source for a sight?

August 10, 2017, 12:05 PM	#4
roashooter Junior member Join Date: December 24, 2010 Posts: 508	If you are not aware...those TC Cherokees are coveted little BP rifles. I have the same one in 32...just for squirrels and such

August 10, 2017, 01:39 PM	#5
eagledancer Junior Member Join Date: May 25, 2014 Posts: 4	Thank you all for the quick replies! This poor thing had been yooperized with a Tasco scope and mount by hand drilling a couple of new screw holes, one of which didn't hold anything and then epoxying the whole thing down for deer hunting in the upper peninsula of Michigan. We were able to "dismount" the whole mess and it cleaned up pretty good. Barrel seems to be OK after lots of hot water and soap, I think the dirt kept the rust away. Don't know for sure when it was made. I'm thinking this takes a .440/.445 ball and .15 patch #10 cap?

August 10, 2017, 09:00 PM	#7
eagledancer Junior Member Join Date: May 25, 2014 Posts: 4	Pahoo - Gracias amigo!