Thompson Center Hawken convert percussion to flintlock?

[Madisonian]

Does anyone know if it is simple, reasonable, cost effective, to convert a percussion model of the T/C Hawken to the flintlock model? I can't find a definitive answer online.

So far, what I have figured out, is that the drum/nipple, or flash hole for the percussion or flintlock model, respectively, are contained in the breech plug.

It looks like if you went with T/C parts you would need to exchange both the lock, and the barrel assembly, since T/C won't sell the plug alone. A breech plug for flintlock for T/C Hawkens is available from a third party, but I imagine some machining is necessary (which I can do).

So, as a minimum, I would need a breech plug and a lock.

Is this so? Can anyone add to this from experience, or otherwise?

Thanks very much.

 

[jhrosier]

You got it. The conversion will require replacing both the breechplug and lock.
Probably not worth the cost and effort.
Sell the percussion and buy a flintlock.
You might want to take a close look at the Lyman Great Plains Rifle, if they are still made.
They were much better guns than the TC, the last time that I looked.
You need a good quality lock if you are to be happy with a flinchlock.

Jack

 

[jkelly]

flinchlock...---jhrosier

That's funny!

respectfully,

jkelly

 

[Rpriestlyjr]

Lyman does still make the Great Plains rifle in percussion and flintlock as a whole gun and as a kit.
As a sidenote, I have a CVA Hawken and have been told that it takes either the factory or a gunsmith to remove/replace the breechplug. Why I don't know except that its very difficult to remove on mine. Just might not be worth the effort and possible damage to try to convert it yourself.

 

[TheThurmanator]

I know this is an old thread, but I happened across it and figured I'd let you know that I know a guy looking to sell a T/C Hawken in flint. PM me if you're interested and I'll give you his info.