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Offline snrub47

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Hawken Fever
« on: March 25, 2019, 12:06:03 AM »
Between all the Hawken topics posted here in the last four or five years and a trip to James Gordon's, plus a trip to Cody, I acquired the fever and have made a couple of attempts at Hawken guns. Here are some photos of the second one, not sure it's a Hawken, but I will say it's Hawken-ish. Thanks for the inspiration this place provides..















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Offline mountainman70

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Re: Hawken Fever
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2019, 02:56:22 AM »
Funny you should ask----- hahaha. Seems like a separate addiction to longrifles, but same thing too. I got it, lots of guys here have it. Just something about the simple utility and beauty of the style. Not to mention the history.
Your build looks nice.Its like I told another newbie, building his first long rifle, "bet you cant build just ONE !!! hahaha. Speaking for myself, I got it bad.
Welcome aboard,enjoy the fellowship.
Best regards, Dave f  8) 8)
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Offline mikeyfirelock

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Re: Hawken Fever
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2019, 04:39:00 AM »
Nice work. Anyone should be proud to be seen with that rifle. Keep it up.
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Re: Hawken Fever
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2019, 06:29:38 AM »
Nice rifle!
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Offline snrub47

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Re: Hawken Fever
« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2019, 05:34:36 PM »
I posted this in the wrong place, attended it to be in gun building. Can I move it?
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Offline Bob Roller

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Re: Hawken Fever
« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2019, 06:05:02 PM »
Quote from: snrub47 on March 25, 2019, 05:34:36 PM
I posted this in the wrong place, attended it to be in gun building. Can I move it?

NO need or real reason to move this rifle.I like it a LOT and it is a gun to be proud
of.
Bob Roller
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Offline mountainman70

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Re: Hawken Fever
« Reply #6 on: March 26, 2019, 05:03:52 AM »
Ditto what has been said. I built this same rifle in 2009-10 as my re entry into the hobby after long career absence. In 58 cal, same fittings. I have re worked it once and got it looking like yours,only plain wood and near black finish. A real boomer and a lot of fun,lessons learned.
Be proud of your work, ya got a good start. Best regards, Dave f 8) 8)
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Offline madmtmike

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Re: Hawken Fever
« Reply #7 on: March 27, 2019, 07:20:36 PM »
I enjoy the Hawken fever!
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Offline Daryl

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Re: Hawken Fever
« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2019, 10:36:56 PM »
Looks pretty good to me, a few minor things, maybe, but certainly nothing to take away from it's abilities or overall appearance.
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