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For anyone interested…there is a dirt cheap copy of the referenced book by James D. Gordon…on eBay for $350 plus tax, $15...

John Brown, Mormon soldier used a 66 cal. fullstock Hawken with scroll trigger guard and Tennesse cheek piece. The "super" Hawken...

I decided to go with the 1970's era full stock flintlock Hawken fantasy gun. Build in progress.

He’s saying to himself, “ Those Jerimiah Johnson boomer boys had their shot at Hawkenmania and blew it with cheap Spanish imports and...

Hopefully Jim Kibler is following this conversation….Jim, go with the Montana Historical Society style extra drop halfstock gun with...

I should’ve looked up that date with Jake’s death…I agree it was common practice changing names….these business partners were brothers...

Not that its too relevant I made a half stock percussion Hawken then later made a full stocked flint one not trying to prouve any...

I believe the expression is'' I hear you'' Re the weight factor .Rudyard

Sam could have given his brother some credit for having the foresight to set up shop in St Louis…Sam only mentioned the Ashley gun...

What you say is my understanding of Hawken history exactly. Thanks for filling in the Hanson credentials…Hanson’s book is full of hard...

Well…I suggest Wikipedia come join this conversation and educate its cyberself on matters historical, factual and actual. Documented by...

After 40 yrs of enjoying front loaders, I still have much to learn. Other than a few books at the library and a few educational...

I totally agree with your assessment…Osborne Russel or Francis Parkman gave detailed descriptions…. I live in Nevada and have packed...

The lock is clearly converted from flint to percussion. The stock has the architecture of a percussion. There is no cut out for the...

41 cal S Hawken Circa 1850-60….41 cal… the homesteaders special for when the Buffalo and the induns are gone.