This used left hand Thompson Center RENEGADE .50 caliber percussion rifle was factory finished and is in excellent condition. The black walnut stock has only a few very minor handling marks. The color case hardened lock and blued barrel appear to be almost new. The factory left hand lock does not have the typical engraving found on most Thompson Center locks. The bore is bright and has been well maintained. Trigger reach is 13-5/8" and the weight is 7.9 pounds, making the rifle set up for today's average size shooter.

The .50 caliber, 1" octagon barrel is 26" in length. The bore is bright, clean, and has been well maintained. The barrel is fitted with a square patridge front sight and windage and elevation adjustable rear sight. We recommend our #BALL-490 Hornady pure lead .490" round ball, #OX-15-50-W Ox Yoke .015" lubed patch, and 70 grains of FFg black powder for best accuracy. If hunting big game, in thick brush, try our .50 caliber Maxi-ball. Increase the powder charge as needed, to achieve best accuracy with this heavier bullet. Recoil will increase, but will not be noticed during the hunt.

Our front view shows the straight grain American black walnut stock. The stock has only a few very minor handling marks. The blued steel buttplate is wide and nearly flat to spread the recoil from the .50 caliber bore over a large area. The buttplate does not show the typical heavy wear from loading, only a few minor marks from resting the gun on the ground. The wide trigger bow has ample room for the double lever, double set triggers. The wooden ramrod is fitted with blued steel tips threaded to accept 10-32 cleaning and loading accessories.

Our top view shows the hooked breech that allows the barrel to be dismounted for cleaning. To dismount the barrel, place the lock at half cock, withdraw the ramrod, remove the single wedge key located forward and below the barrel. Use a small brass drift, such as our #TOOL-KEY-B. Once the key is removed, lift the barrel from the muzzle to unhook the breech from the tang. Remove the nipple and place the breech end of the barrel in a bucket of soapy water. Run a wet patch down and up the bore, the pumping action will flush all the fouling from the barrel. Once the bore is clean, run a dry patch down the bore to pick up any moisture followed by an oily patch. Dry and oil the exterior then reassemble the rifle.

Our lock view shows the left hand color case hardened percussion lock. This factory lock does not have the typical engraving found on most Thompson Center locks. This lock works smoothly, with a strong mainspring, and fly detent to allow the use of double set triggers. The breech on this rifle is fitted with a 1/4-28 stainless steel nipple. The triggers are correctly adjusted, you may cock the lock, or set the trigger, in any sequence. Turn the tiny set trigger adjustment screw, between the two triggers, inboard to reduce the set trigger release tension. Or turn it fully inboard, to disable the set trigger feature, when hunting in very cold climates, where a numb finger might release the light set trigger too early. When training youngsters, we prefer to start with the set trigger disabled.

This is an excellent example of a left hand Thompson Center Renegade rifle with a bright bore and patridge style sights. It appears to have seen very little use. Our customers like these well made American guns, for their reliable service, durable reputation, accuracy, and good value. Order it for a ten day visual inspection. You will be delighted. Else if it does not fit you, return it in unfired condition for same-day refund. Postage is your only risk, when you order any one-of-a-kind gun from Track, whether new, used, or antique.