Tom Faux of Brighton, CO.

[jgraham1]

All,

I have an opportunity to purchase a 58 caliber Hawken half stock rifle built by Tom Faux.  It is a beautiful rifle, but I have never heard of him.  Does anyone have any information on his rifles and how well they are made?  Thanks.

Jerry

[smylee grouch]

IIRC it was Tom set up on Traders Row at the old NMLRA Western Shoot about 10 years ago and he told me he was retiring I think.

[jgraham1]

I have had a few responses and they advised that although he was not a rifle maker as a company, but did build as an individual.

Jerry

[blienemann]

Jerry,

Tom Faux bought Ron Long's business and built those high quality locks and other rifle components, used to sell at Friendship and by ad all over the country.  Tom was mostly busy building locks which require good eye and hand, so when he built a rifle or other arm, they were also very well made.  If you like the looks of the rifle, you will be very happy with the workmanship.

take care, Bob

[jgraham1]

Thanks all.  It has a single trigger instead of double triggers, like most Hawken rifles, but I bought it anyway.  Should be a great hunting rifle.

Jerry

[longcruise]

I know Tom well.  He still sells a few things at the local get togethers.  He usually shares a table with Ron Mann (another good guy).  Tom built more rifles than you might think and they are all well done.  If you want to talk to him about that specific rifle, PM me and I'll try to get you a phone number.

[jgraham1]

Mike,

PM sent.

Jerry