Hawken Escutcheon

[Whaleman]

Are oval head screws ever OK to use on Hawken wedge escutcheons? Seems most are filed flat. Thanks Dan

[Dave B]

I can only speak to the originals I have seen in pictures and they all have flat screw tops  holding the escutcheons in place.  If your not going for a traditional look the oval top screws are no big deal. I see some original longrifles with domed screw heads on patchbox screws. I think they look great personally.

[Whaleman]

I like this look with the blued oval head screws with the color case hardened escutcheon and wedge. Dan

[D. Taylor Sapergia]

This is a picture of my personal Hawken rifle I built a few years ago.  I do all my escutcheon plates and screws like this, because they are all filed and polished with the wood.  They are permanent.

[D. Taylor Sapergia]

Here's another one...

[Whaleman]

Very nice! Dan

[Whaleman]

Your inletting is beyond perfect Dan

[Daryl]

Your inletting is beyond perfect Dan

Good observation, Whaleman.  Taylor addressed this in his Hawken Build thread - it's worth a read.  (all smoke and mirrors - really- must be, I can't do it  )