T/C Cherokee .32

[daddywpb]

Was wondering if anyone knows about the value of these. I found one today at a pawn shop. looks to be in very good condition, although I couldn't check the bore. No rust and no scratches on wood or metal. Everything looks original including the ramrod. They're asking $375.00.

[Roaddog]

I would jump on that one. Ya don't see them in 32 very often and they are a grate squirrel gun. Sure is at a good price.

[Ironhand]

Grab it. They are not often found and are said to be very good guns. The price is not bad either.

[R.M.]

I lucked out about a year ago and got an unfired 32 Cherokee for $250. Couldn't get my wallet out fast enough. Great gun. My favorite these days, and like Uncle Russ says, the mighty little 32 is under-rated.

[Fletcher]

The Cherokee is not as fancy as the Senenca, but pretty much the same size and fit.  I have owned both
and they shot great.  The reason I peddled them is that the breech was not exactly square with the barrell
and they often got a patch jag stuck.  Sometimes so bad the only way to get it out was to pour some 4F
in the nipple and shoot it out.  If they had not been bad in that regard I would have never sold them.  They
were great kids and ladies guns.  Especially the Cherokee for the Scouts since it is a single trigger.

[R.M.]

Hmmm, mine is a Cherokee, and it has a double-set trigger and no patchbox.

[daddywpb]

I picked it up this morning. It has a small amount of rust on one of the barrel flats at the muzzle and on the muzzle itself. It has double set triggers, however, the set trigger doesn't set and the front trigger pull is VERY heavy. Anything I can do about it myself? Other than that it's in fantastic condition. Stock is plain, but in great condition as well. Brass is tarnished, but it's good except for where someone set it on concrete to load it. Is the nipple smaller than the standard T/C nipples? It looks smaller, and it looks clogged up with something. I guess the only real issue is the trigger and a good cleaning. Serial number is 8248. Any way to find out the year of manufacture?

[Fletcher]

Our gun club had several and I found one - all had single triggers.  I wonder if they were a special model.  The nipple is smaller although it is still the 1/4 x 28 thread.  
I takes a #10 cap well.  Have you tried a patch jag on it yet?  My Seneca and Cherokee were both .45.  I know they made a bunch in .36 and not too many in .32 I think.

Hope it all works well for you.  If so you have a great little gun.

[greyhunter]

You can probably help the trigger issues by taking it out of the stock and give it a good clean/lube job. Look for stuck/rusted/broken parts in the lock. Then if all is well it needs to be adjusted. Go to the Traditions or TC web sights for instructions on adjusting double set triggers. I have found the same problems in several used rifles I have bought over the years, and typically, the former owners have neglected the locks internals. A few lads on this forum are experts on triggers and will prob chime in after me. Nice find, older TC's are getting scarce and the .32 is a gem. Easy on your powder horn too, more fun, less powder! Enjoy.

[pathfinder]

Going through all my stuff after this move,I came across a box of 20 T/C .32 cal..................MAXI-BALLS! Where I got these I have no idea,they sure are cute! Pre-lubed to! Gonna try a couple in Ugy Betty for yuck's and giggle's. Anyone know if they are still available?

[Roaddog]

Not as far as I know and it's abought impossible to fined there 32 maxi-ball mold that they no longer make. I get my maxi's at TOTW when I get over there but they arn't TC's either.

[daddywpb]

Does anyone know what the factory barrel twist is?

[Buzzard]

As far as i know, the twist is 1:48, as for the Maxi-ball it was designed for. As for the triggers, the early rifles had set triggers. Only toward the end of production did they bring out the single trigger to cut costs. The Cherokee i have i purchased new in 1981, and it has a set trigger, 45cal, in an 11/16" X 25" barrel. It's now my wife's deer killin machine. They are truly great little rifles. Buzzard

[Swamp]

Buzzard is correct, the twist is 1:48. I have a Seneca in .36 & .45, and they are shooters!  

[Uncle Russ]

As far as i know, the twist is 1:48, as for the Maxi-ball it was designed for. As for the triggers, the early rifles had set triggers. Only toward the end of production did they bring out the single trigger to cut costs. The Cherokee i have i purchased new in 1981, and it has a set trigger, 45cal, in an 11/16" X 25" barrel. It's now my wife's deer killin machine. They are truly great little rifles. Buzzard

I think Buzz has nailed it insofar as the twist.

I have sold two little "three-two's" here on the forum. One was a Cherokee and it was definitely a 1:48 twist, and it had double-set triggers, the other was a CVA, I believe it had a single trigger and it also had a 1:48 twist....I don't recall exactly what I was asking for them but your figure of $375 seems about ball park for a nice one in good shape.

Bob (RM) is right in saying the mighty little .32 is highly underrated. Yes, it is a Squirrel gun...but it is that and much more if you have a good strong gun and push that little roundball until it cracks...it's a whole 'nuther story then.

The asking price of $375 is, in my opinion, just about fair market value if it is indeed as you describe. I have seen more money being paid for less rifle, and both parties ended up happy.... I suspect that is the real bottom line of value.

As far as the little .32 Maxi-Ball, Jerry has several pounds or "there about" of those little puppies and he just might have enough left to spare you a few, but I wouldn't depend on that as I think he already gave the gun to a little girl.
Someone "visiting" my shop must have thought they needed my .32 Maxi mould more than I did  because it has certainly walked off...it's been MIA for three or four years now, and I do wish it would find its way back home!

Uncle Russ...