This used Thompson Center New Englander .54 caliber percussion rifle is factory finished. The .54 caliber bore is bright and has been well maintained. The American black walnut stock has a few minor handling marks from field use. This will make a handy rifle for hunting in thick brush or dense forest. This rifle has a 13-3/4" trigger pull. Weight is 7.8 pounds.

This .54 caliber Thompson Center New Englander Rifle has a 26" tapered round barrel to reduce muzzle weight. The bore is rifled with a 1 in 48" twist for a patched round ball, or T/C Maxi ball. The bore is bright, clean, and ready to shoot. We recommend our .530" round ball, .015" lubricated patch over a charge of 70 grains of GOEX FFg black powder. Or the modest twist can be used with a conical Thompson Center Maxi-ball. This rifle is fitted with the factory v-rear sight that is adjustable for both windage and elevation, and a T/C bead front sight is dovetailed directly behind the muzzle. The barrel finish has a few scattered rub marks.

This New Englander also included a 12 gauge cylinder bore barrel. The cylinder bore measures .725" at the muzzle, and can be used with either lead or bismuth shot, or a patched round ball for larger game. A small brass bead is fitted near the muzzle to serve as a front sight. No rear sight is installed in typical fowling gun fashion. The rear ramrod pipe has the factory swivel stud mounted (note the stock does not have a swivel stud in the toe). The ramrod is a brown synthetic with jagged brass tip and 10-32 threads on the opposite end for accessories. The blue finish has a few small marks, but it appears much less used than the rifle barrel.

The American black walnut stock is factory finished and has aged to a dark brown tone. The stock has some scattered handling marks from field use. The buttplate is blued steel, to match the triggerguard. The triggerguard has a wide bow to allow easy access to the single trigger with a gloved hand. The areas that have been frequently handled display typical wear in the blue finish. The single lock bolt has a blued steel washer style side plate. The factory wood ramrod has blued steel tips with 10-32 threads.

The hooked breech allows the barrel to be easily dismounted for cleaning without risk of wetting the stock with water containing black powder residue. To dismount the barrel, put the lock on half cock, withdraw the ramrod, drift the key past the underlug, and the barrel can be lifted from the barrel channel for ease of cleaning. 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 percussion lock has aged to a gray brown patina with only traces of the factory color case hardened finish present. The breech is fitted with a 1/4-28 threaded stainless steel nipple. This lock works smoothly, with a strong mainspring, and fly detent. The single trigger provides a smooth release of the lock.

This New Englander has a bright bore and is ready to shoot. It was a trusty hunting companion for many years by its previous owner, and it is ready for another chapter of new hunting adventures in the deep woods! 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