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Although I've shot inlines exclusively for several years I regularly read the traditional forums. About two months ago I started reading and researching all the posts with the intent on buying my first sidelock percussion. I figured that soon enough I would make a choice and come across a deal of sorts and make the plunge. I got a call Sunday afternoon from a friend who was at a gun auction. He told me that he'd just bought a muzzleloader because no one else had bid on it and thought I might be interested. The rifle was a new condition Thompson 50 Hawken that he bought for $80.00. I told him I was interested and to come over. When he got to my house he let me know that he wasn't looking to sell it but he might trade for something that I might have. When it was all said and done he walked out with a CVA Optima/with a Bushnell Sportsman scope that I picked up in a trade some time back. I had a $100 invested in that setup. He was happy, I was happier.
Now to enter into a whole new realm of shooting and experimenting. I'll be searching the threads looking for info on loads. I'm wanting to shoot balls and conicals mainly. The serial # is K30714. Could anyone give me an idea on what year this rifle was made?
Thanks
Zen
Now to enter into a whole new realm of shooting and experimenting. I'll be searching the threads looking for info on loads. I'm wanting to shoot balls and conicals mainly. The serial # is K30714. Could anyone give me an idea on what year this rifle was made?
Thanks
Zen