Author Topic: Hawken, Look Familiar To Anyone Here? (Read 8531 times)

L Meadows · « **on:** January 21, 2018, 03:26:49 AM »

Found this for sale, look familiar to anyone here? 54 caliber,1 1/8 barrel 34 inches long. Trying to find maker but haven't heard back from seller,thought I would give it a try here.

mountainman70 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 21, 2018, 04:04:09 AM »

Hawken bug be biting y'all . Lookout. Nice looking rifle,shankey. Good luck. Dave

Mtn Meek · « **Reply #2 on:** January 22, 2018, 02:45:21 AM »

Hard to tell without makers mark or name on the rifle.

I do believe the breech is an old Sharon breech and the lock plate looks like the old L&R Hawken lock. The hammer is different, though.

The butt plate may be a custom piece or a commercial one that has been heavily modified. I don't recognize it as one of the typical commercial offerings.

The parts I recognize plus the pewter nose cap probably dates the rifle to the 1970's or 1980's when those parts were readily available and pewter nose caps were popular.

Nice looking vintage contemporary rifle. I'm surprised we don't see more of these because a lot of people were making custom Hawken rifles back then.

mountainman70 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 22, 2018, 05:26:25 AM »

Phil, that is somewhat surprising to me,too,about more vintage contemps showing up. There are lots of em out there,maybe the families of the orig owners aren't ready to let go of em yet. I see this rifle on either gbr or gunsint ,seemed to have a reasonable price.Dave

1sogdusm · « **Reply #4 on:** January 22, 2018, 05:35:36 AM »

I sent a message last week requesting information about the maker and specs. Nothing but crickets so far! Nice looking rifle.

rich pierce · « **Reply #5 on:** January 22, 2018, 05:49:39 AM »

See if you can pull the barrel and see if there’s something on the underside.

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #6 on:** January 22, 2018, 05:03:35 PM »

Don't think he has it in hand. TC

rich pierce · « **Reply #7 on:** January 22, 2018, 07:08:57 PM »

Darn. Reminds me of one I built around 1979. Small chance. But I’d buy it back lol.

L Meadows · « **Reply #8 on:** January 22, 2018, 11:14:31 PM »

Just talked with the seller, he's had the barrel out of the stock and it's not marked anywhere. Is this pretty normal among builders?

rich pierce · « **Reply #9 on:** January 22, 2018, 11:38:36 PM »

For amateur builders of the time and even now, it’s not uncommon to leave work unsigned.

1sogdusm · « **Reply #10 on:** January 22, 2018, 11:51:08 PM »

The owner responded to me , the rifle is 12lbs., no maker info. As mentioned before. Too much of a man rifle for an old grunt like me.

Bob Roller · « **Reply #11 on:** January 23, 2018, 01:54:32 AM »

Quote from: Mtn Meek on January 22, 2018, 02:45:21 AM

Hard to tell without makers mark or name on the rifle.

I do believe the breech is an old Sharon breech and the lock plate looks like the old L&R Hawken lock. The hammer is different, though.

The butt plate may be a custom piece or a commercial one that has been heavily modified. I don't recognize it as one of the typical commercial offerings.

The parts I recognize plus the pewter nose cap probably dates the rifle to the 1970's or 1980's when those parts were readily available and pewter nose caps were popular.

Nice looking vintage contemporary rifle. I'm surprised we don't see more of these because a lot of people were making custom Hawken rifles back then.

The lock may be one of mine.The small screws and the small diameter of the pin from the
upper limb of the mainspring looks like my work. Only one way to find out.

Bob Roller

Mtn Meek · « **Reply #12 on:** January 23, 2018, 01:56:02 AM »

Quote from: Shankeyman2 on January 22, 2018, 11:14:31 PM

Just talked with the seller, he's had the barrel out of the stock and it's not marked anywhere. Is this pretty normal among builders?

This rifle was likely built back in the day when the IRS was after John Bivins and others for Federal Firearms Excise Tax. Many builders opted not to sign their barrels in fear of the possibility that the IRS might come after them.

Marcruger · « **Reply #13 on:** January 23, 2018, 03:00:30 AM »

Some barrels aren't deeply marked, and if filed or polished on the bottom the logo can get faint. A Green Mountain "GM" logo is a good example. It can get missed unless under strong light. Just a thought.

That Hawken looks a bit like a Ted Fellows that Buck Buchanan had a little while back. That one was marked though.

Best wishes, and God Bless, Marc

L Meadows · « **Reply #14 on:** January 23, 2018, 03:13:58 AM »

Got a question about the rear sight location, been looking at pics of rifles here and this rear sight looks quite a bit forward than most,any ideas?

Chowmi · « **Reply #15 on:** January 25, 2018, 03:18:00 PM »

Quote from: Shankeyman2 on January 23, 2018, 03:13:58 AM

Got a question about the rear sight location, been looking at pics of rifles here and this rear sight looks quite a bit forward than most,any ideas?

Built for someone with old eyes?

Norm

L Meadows · « **Reply #16 on:** January 25, 2018, 05:57:06 PM »

Bob Roller are your locks marked internally?

Bob Roller · « **Reply #17 on:** January 25, 2018, 11:31:10 PM »

Quote from: Shankeyman2 on January 25, 2018, 05:57:06 PM

Bob Roller are your locks marked internally?

Yes,they are marked internally with the "Roller" in a semi circle and a date
or USA inside the name.

Bob Roller

L Meadows · « **Reply #18 on:** January 26, 2018, 01:05:33 AM »

Does anyone recognize the name C. Naquin?

Hawken2012 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 26, 2018, 01:29:36 AM »

If anyone wants to build a vintage Hawken kit from the 1970's era, here is a brand new Sharon Hawken Kit listed on Armslist. (Not my listing, just happened to come across it this afternoon.)

http://www.armslist.com/posts/7790493/maryland-muzzle-loaders-for-sale--black-powder--50-cal---sharon-rifle-kit

Don Stith · « **Reply #20 on:** January 26, 2018, 03:36:43 AM »

If I remember correctly the lock and triggers were by L&R. Don't know who made the breech.. Mtn Meek may remember

The rectangular piece of iron shown between the tang and lock is their version of an entry thimble.

L Meadows · « **Reply #21 on:** January 27, 2018, 09:32:25 PM »

Owner looked over the rifle and the only marking on the rifle are on the inside of the lock marked C Naquin. Any ideas?

Bob Roller · « **Reply #22 on:** January 30, 2018, 09:42:21 PM »

Quote from: Shankeyman2 on January 27, 2018, 09:32:25 PM

Owner looked over the rifle and the only marking on the rifle are on the inside of the lock marked C Naquin. Any ideas?

Never heard of that name in a lock or anything else.Probably one of a kind to expedite the job.

Bob Roller

L Meadows · « **Reply #23 on:** January 30, 2018, 11:28:27 PM »

I've looked around and can't find the name either,after your earlier comment I was hoping it was your lock Mr Roller.It is a good looking rifle and the price is good but with so much unknown I'm kind of gun shy on the purchase, and I'm wanting one bad so trying not to jump in over my head. I'm a greenhorn in custom guns,had a few so called Hawken production rifles,but looking around on here has me wanting one bad,just don't want to buy one and be sorry. Thanks for all the help from everyone in this thread and the other threads where I have asked questions about Hawken rifles,your patience is appreciated, and for sharing your knowledge. Unlike many sites I have visited,you guys always make one feel welcome with your willingness to help.

L Meadows · « **Reply #24 on:** February 01, 2018, 08:10:01 AM »

Anyone on here buy it? Sold for 699.00

News:

Author Topic: Hawken, Look Familiar To Anyone Here? (Read 8531 times)