T.K. Dawson Hawken

[mark brier]

Gentleman, as I am finishing my Hawken build up I have been studying one of my grandfathers rifles to get all the tiny details and nuances correct.  I thought some of you may enjoy the pictures.
Mark Brier
































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[hornturner]

Mark;
Thanks for posting these photos.  It is certainly a great Hawken!
Art DeCamp

[D. Taylor Sapergia]

Excellent work Mark!!

[Seth Isaacson]

That is a very nice looking rifle. I'd be proud of that one if it had come down to me from my grandpa.

[madmtmike]

Hawkens are my most favorite muzzle loader & yours looks great.
Nice job.

[Bob Roller]

Mark,
A FINE job of copying a difficult style.I wish Tom was still here to see it and
I know he would be proud of it and you.Keep it up.

Bob Roller

[mark brier]

Gentleman, I believe there is some confusion about this rifle, if I worded it wrong I apologize. This rifle is not my build but my grandfathers. I was studying it for all the little details to finish mine up and as I was studying this I thought I would post some pictures to share with everyone. As far as my current Hawken build goes I will be shooting and sighting it in this weekend and then work on finishing it up. I will post pictures in the next week or so when it is finished.
Mark Brier

[Bob Roller]

I would wager a goodly sum and say your copy will be first class as was Tom's.

Bob Roller

[mark brier]

Thank you Bob

[Joe S.]

I concur,you have the pedagree and the talent.Very nice rifle there as well.

[Martin S.]

I am looking forward to seeing your copy.

I am sure it will be great!

[Marcruger]

In the very best way, your grandfather's Hawken reminds me of one I held recently by John Bergmann in TN.  Could be by the same hand if I didn't know better.  Thank you for sharing.  God Bless,   Marc

[Cades Cove Fiddler]

  ... True Marc... Bergmann makes an excellent Hawken ... this looks like one of his ... !!!

[Mick C]

Thanks for sharing.  That's an amazing piece of history.....Mick