Thomson Center Hunter

jag

September 04, 2012 03:01

Hi all, I know of a Thomson Center Hunter for sale...wood with set trigger(2 triggers) I just searched over 200 listings and didn't find any that where not "pro" hunter...this I think is just "hunter" anyone familiar with these? desireable? value? thanks!!

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  tsr1965

  September 04, 2012 04:20

  If it is a side lock, and has double set triggers, it is either, in descending order of popularity, a HAWKIN, RENEGADE, SENECA, or CHEROKEE. Those are the only muzzle loaders they made with set trigger's.
  
  Now, they did make the TCR 87, with double set triggers, and it was a break open rifle.
  
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  jag

  September 04, 2012 05:29

  thanks tsr...looks like its an 87!!...not many around... desirable? value? thanks again!

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  tsr1965

  September 04, 2012 05:40

  With Thompson Center, desirability, condition, and accessories, play an important factor in value, in descending order as I have them listed.
  
  We would need to see pictures, at the very lease, and a hands on at most, to give an accurate evaluation. Even if it is "RARE", that doesn't mean its desirable...hell, BUBBA's have made a lot of rare guns, that no one wants. Even if it is desirable, don't count on it to pay a college tuition.
  
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  jag

  September 04, 2012 07:39

  see if this works
  

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  rufe-snow

  September 04, 2012 08:59

  I believe that the photo you have posted shows the first pre-hunter version that Thompson brought out in the early 80's. They were called the Aristocrat.
  
  Never were real popular and Thompson pulled the plug on them pretty quick. Value would depend on what barrel it's chambered for. In any case I don't see it being a big buck collectors item unless it's in NIB condition with all original accessories and documentation.

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  jag

  September 04, 2012 15:10

  No, not a "big buck" item..just checking on an about price...I'm thinking the barrels are about 200 ea? It comes with 7mm-08, 223 and a 12 ga

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  tsr1965

  September 05, 2012 01:42

  quote:Originally posted by jag
  No, not a "big buck" item..just checking on an about price...I'm thinking the barrels are about 200 ea? It comes with 7mm-08, 223 and a 12 ga
  
  
  We need more complete pictures(notice that is in plural form), to judge the condition. They must be well lit, in focus, and clearly show all permanant markings.
  
  At best, you are looking at around $1K, or so.
  
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  jag

  September 05, 2012 02:11

  Thanks again, like I said, just wanted to be in the ballpark...The fact that you helped me get a better ID,really helped...Owner was calling it a hunter and nothing was coming up...now I know its an 83 or 87, we're good!...thanks again!

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