Just a quick hello from a new guy on the forum. I was given a Traditions Hawken percussion rifle a few years ago by a friend who I helped move. It was in bad shape - severely neglected. I cleaned of the outside up the gun but only had moderate success de-rusting the interior of the barrel. So I hung it on the wall for a decoration.
Recently, my interest in traditional muzzleloaders was kindled by a visit to Colonial Williamsburg. Don't know if it was the entry hall to the Royal Governor's Palace, the trip to the 2nd floor of the town magazine, the march with the Continental army down the main street and subsequent firing of their muskets on the courthouse green, or the visit with the gunsmith that did it (or all of the above) - but I now find myself hooked!
So, while I decide on which production traditional blackpowder long gun to procure, I've pulled the Hawken off the wall and am in the process of de-rusting the bore in the hopes of getting it up and running. Oh, and of course - enjoying lots of good reading here on the forum.
Recently, my interest in traditional muzzleloaders was kindled by a visit to Colonial Williamsburg. Don't know if it was the entry hall to the Royal Governor's Palace, the trip to the 2nd floor of the town magazine, the march with the Continental army down the main street and subsequent firing of their muskets on the courthouse green, or the visit with the gunsmith that did it (or all of the above) - but I now find myself hooked!
So, while I decide on which production traditional blackpowder long gun to procure, I've pulled the Hawken off the wall and am in the process of de-rusting the bore in the hopes of getting it up and running. Oh, and of course - enjoying lots of good reading here on the forum.
