Hawkins History

[NavyDoc76-80]

http://grrw.org/the-heyday-of-the-hawken/

In researching the design of my unbranded rifle. I discovered this article. The 1970 prototype picture seems to nail it. Excellent history lesson as well, enjoy

 

[NavyDoc76-80]

http://grrw.org/uberti-santa-fe-hawken/

If your Hawken is of Italian origin, you will really be interested in the above link. Great article and detailed history.

 

[Dirigo]

This should be a sticky

 

[kansas_volunteer]

Fun fact: The Hawkins who built the original guns are cousins of Sadie Hawkins.

 

[akroguy]

Jacob and Samuel HAWKEN.

Yes, the Santa Fe Hawken is/was a superb rifle. Had one. Traded it long ago. I lament making that decision.