Is This An Original S. Hawken Rifle?
11-25-2015 | 07:57 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: Penns Woods
That was my first indication that it's a repo... it's definitely not hand stamped. Looks like nice jig machine work to me. Also, the crown of the muzzle looks to be machined. Having been a machinist all my life these things aren't hard to spot.
But... I'd be interested to know who made it... they did a damn nice job!
BPS
Last edited by Blackpowdersmoke; 11-25-2015 at 08:03 PM.
11-27-2015 | 09:16 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/blac...is-solved.html
Finally got a reply from Doc White
Here's his REPLY:
"Hawken Shop (St. Louis) reproduction, late 1970's, most probably. Cherry Corner's lock, Douglas 8 groove barrel, breeching (no longer available in that format) typical of the era. Art Ressel was once the owner of the shop. Don't know where he is now. . DOC"
Here's his REPLY:
"Hawken Shop (St. Louis) reproduction, late 1970's, most probably. Cherry Corner's lock, Douglas 8 groove barrel, breeching (no longer available in that format) typical of the era. Art Ressel was once the owner of the shop. Don't know where he is now. . DOC"
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