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Ok, let’s forget nipples for awhile. Got plenty else to do. Worked on forend nose piece, shaping stock into place tonight.
 

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So I needed a break from sanding the barrel. I know you are all tired of the nipples saga. But for those who find themselves in this situation, maybe this will help. First Kelvinator made a strong compelling argument why my rifles nipple threads should be 1/4-28. Without repeating the before mentioned numerous attempts to figure this out and a small chunk of change, I decided to throw my cautionary approach to the wayside. Looked through my collection of taps, and as the pic shows, didn’t have that one of course. Looking through my stash of stuff, I found a nipple associated with my 50cal Hawkin. Lo and behold, it was 1/4-28. I wrenched it into place. Pulled out recently purchased nipples of said size, and it fit. I’m calling the nipple saga over. Thanks again Kelvinator for the push.
P.S. that’s a Plano rifle cartridge box. Excellent for organizing one’s taps.
 

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Looking good.
Alot of the parts shown so far resemble my Santa Fe Hawken, very similar to Pedersoli Rocky Mountain as already stated, could be Ithaca too I suppose.
Take your time and go slow, you'll have one sweet rifle when done.
Started a thread, Hawken History, need to check it out. I would say you are correct. The style is Santa Fe. Likely Uberti. In the link I provided from the main article, Italian models, it even describes the locks, distinguishing between kit and completed rifles. FYI, I miss spelled the title, Hawkin vs Hawken. Couldn’t fix.
 
Yes, I just removed the barrel from the stock on mine and it has the exact same proof marks as yours, but date code of AM for 1984 so one year before yours, and exact same rear sight, serial number 6921.
Did you get a nose cap and wedge escutcheons with it? If so are they iron or silver? If silver my money is on a Western Arms or Allen F.A. kit from 1985-ish.
Here is a pretty well documented run down on the history of the Uberti/Ithaca/Santa Fe/Jedediah Smith/Western Arms/Allen F.A. Hawkens.
http://grrw.org/uberti-santa-fe-hawken/
Kelvin, didn’t mean to steal your thunder. As I looked for sight orientation, yes the sloped edge towards the muzzle seems backwards to me, i realized you had posted this link. I think my information overload is starting to settle down as I near completion. Appreciate your input.
 
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