Author Topic: Very old project finally done (Read 2420 times)

Robin Henderson · « **on:** May 30, 2021, 09:08:56 PM »

Some time ago David Rase started a thread of your dustiest project(over the back fence). I chimed in with Hawken build that on second thought was begun probably mid to late 70s. Well...I lost interest and life just basically got in the way. One day, after my last project, I happen to take note of that old partially inlet stock parked in the corner of my garage/shop. I said to myself...I need to finish that thing and here are the results. It may be more of a Hawkins rather than a Hawken but my humble efforts were pleasing if only to me.

Stoner creek · « **Reply #1 on:** May 30, 2021, 09:18:58 PM »

Very pleasing to my eye as well! I like it!!

Bsharp · « **Reply #2 on:** May 30, 2021, 09:25:57 PM »

Tizz a nice looker!

L Meadows · « **Reply #3 on:** May 30, 2021, 09:45:36 PM »

I’d be proud to own it!

BrianS · « **Reply #4 on:** May 30, 2021, 11:27:28 PM »

OOOOH... very nice! Very much what I dreamed of making some day... and still in the dreaming phase. What lock is that?

rich pierce · « **Reply #5 on:** May 30, 2021, 11:42:07 PM »

Looks to me like you did very well. Great fit, finish, and lines.

Robin Henderson · « **Reply #6 on:** May 30, 2021, 11:56:01 PM »

Quote from: BrianS on May 30, 2021, 11:27:28 PM

OOOOH... very nice! Very much what I dreamed of making some day... and still in the dreaming phase. What lock is that?

The original lock I had repurposed on another project. This one I found at Friendship a couple or so years ago. It was rather rusty but had never been used. It cleaned up nicely. Oh yes...Long's Lock Denver.

David Rase · « **Reply #7 on:** May 31, 2021, 12:02:05 AM »

That is one good looking Hawken.
David

mountainman70 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 31, 2021, 12:23:02 AM »

Yes sir that is a great looking Hawken.
Looks like ya learned a thing or three along the way.
Best regards, Dave

alyce-james · « **Reply #9 on:** May 31, 2021, 01:38:23 AM »

Robin Henderson. Nice work from muzzle to butt plate, yes sir. Wood finish and wood quality outstanding. Thanks for sharing. AJ.

wattlebuster · « **Reply #10 on:** May 31, 2021, 01:54:55 AM »

I like it. Needs to be laying across a deer or elk

FALout · « **Reply #11 on:** May 31, 2021, 02:04:54 AM »

Real nice piece of wood used for that build. If it shoots as good as it looks, it will be a keeper!
Bob

RedRiverII · « **Reply #12 on:** May 31, 2021, 04:45:03 AM »

Beautiful wood, just outstanding!

acorn20 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 31, 2021, 06:55:06 AM »

Nice looking Hawken! Congrats on the build!

wapiti22 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 31, 2021, 07:20:58 PM »

That’s a very nice piece of wood!

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #15 on:** May 31, 2021, 07:26:42 PM »

This is a particularly well done Hawken rifle! Congratulations on finally getting it finished...now shoot it lots.

JohnnyFM · « **Reply #16 on:** May 31, 2021, 08:08:57 PM »

Your finish certainly did justice to that ‘70s fine stripe.
Kudos on completing an old time project

bama · « **Reply #17 on:** June 01, 2021, 03:06:13 AM »

Great job Robbin, that's a good looking rifle. It appears to me you waited just the right amount of time!

Jim

oldtravler61 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 01, 2021, 04:08:44 AM »

As much as I dislike plains rifles. I sure do like this one. Well done indeed. Thanks for showing such a nice well built gun. Oldtravler

Robin Henderson · « **Reply #19 on:** June 01, 2021, 04:30:49 PM »

Thanks for all the kind remarks. I went a long time away from the hobby and finally took it back up again when I retired. Way back when, I was mentored by John Anderson over in Tullahoma, Tennessee. John could build a pretty mean Hawken. The stock pattern I used was actually his and I also had access to a completed plains rifle that he had built that helped me to get the "look" right.

alacran · « **Reply #20 on:** June 03, 2021, 01:42:48 PM »

First you have a Hawken there. Second it is very well made . Third that is a gorgeous piece of wood. Best of all you finished it.

J Henry · « **Reply #21 on:** June 03, 2021, 05:31:13 PM »

Did you do the FAUX finish on the stock??? Very nice,

RedRiverII · « **Reply #22 on:** June 03, 2021, 05:57:10 PM »

Nice finish to an old forgotten project. Beautiful really.

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