Original Full Stock Hawken

[ILoveMuzzleloading]

Today we're checking out an original full stock Hawken rifle. While we know Jacob and Samuel made a few full stock "Hawkens" during their time in St. Louis, this rifle by their younger brother William is connected more with its Eastern roots.
William Hawken (1798-1885) was the fifth son of Christian Hawken. Unlike his famous brothers Jacob and Samuel, he did not move west and operated a shop in Hagerstown, Maryland, until 1840 when it was taken over by his son John and then worked as a gunsmith in Williamsport, Maryland. His rifles remained the more traditional American long rifle style of the East rather than the half-stock rifles that his brother famously made in St. Louis. This rifle is pictured on page 52 of "Arms Makers of Maryland" by Daniel D. Hartzler and noted as from the author's collection. It is fairly similar to the William Hawken rifle in the NRA museum.

 

[tenngun]

Today we're checking out an original full stock Hawken rifle. While we know Jacob and Samuel made a few full stock "Hawkens" during their time in St. Louis, this rifle by their younger brother William is connected more with its Eastern roots.
William Hawken (1798-1885) was the fifth son of Christian Hawken. Unlike his famous brothers Jacob and Samuel, he did not move west and operated a shop in Hagerstown, Maryland, until 1840 when it was taken over by his son John and then worked as a gunsmith in Williamsport, Maryland. His rifles remained the more traditional American long rifle style of the East rather than the half-stock rifles that his brother famously made in St. Louis. This rifle is pictured on page 52 of "Arms Makers of Maryland" by Daniel D. Hartzler and noted as from the author's collection. It is fairly similar to the William Hawken rifle in the NRA museum.
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[Rock Home Isle]

I have really enjoyed your channel on YouTube, I look forward to all your updates and additions.

 

[Silent Walker]

Looks awesome, great video

 

[ILoveMuzzleloading]

I have really enjoyed your channel on YouTube, I look forward to all your updates and additions.

Thanks so much! I feel like a dork most of the time haha

 

[ILoveMuzzleloading]

Looks awesome, great video

Thanks Silent Walker! Got a few more on the way

 

[granth]

Today we're checking out an original full stock Hawken rifle. While we know Jacob and Samuel made a few full stock "Hawkens" during their time in St. Louis, this rifle by their younger brother William is connected more with its Eastern roots.
William Hawken (1798-1885) was the fifth son of Christian Hawken. Unlike his famous brothers Jacob and Samuel, he did not move west and operated a shop in Hagerstown, Maryland, until 1840 when it was taken over by his son John and then worked as a gunsmith in Williamsport, Maryland. His rifles remained the more traditional American long rifle style of the East rather than the half-stock rifles that his brother famously made in St. Louis. This rifle is pictured on page 52 of "Arms Makers of Maryland" by Daniel D. Hartzler and noted as from the author's collection. It is fairly similar to the William Hawken rifle in the NRA museum.

Love your videos man! You and a couple others inspired me into getting into black powder!

 

[Rock Home Isle]

Thanks so much! I feel like a dork most of the time haha

You have one of the most communicative and eloquent channels on YouTube…so yeah, a favorite.

 

[david w]

Thanks so much! I feel like a dork most of the time haha

You're being modest. If I were to try and post a video, I would be falling all over myself.

 

[ILoveMuzzleloading]

Love your videos man! You and a couple others inspired me into getting into black powder!

Awesome!! That’s what it’s all about!

 

[Dances With Coyotes]

You’ve got a great channel. I especially like your kit builds. Really informative

 

[UndeadPoet]

Great video (as always) and a really cool rifle! Thanks for sharing these gems. I am envious that you get to handle all of these cool historic weapons.

‘Poet

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

You have one of the most communicative and eloquent channels on YouTube…so yeah, a favorite.

I have really enjoyed your channel on YouTube, I look forward to all your updates and additions.

Ditto on the other members! I really enjoy your videos!

 

[Redlemur60]

Thanks so much! I feel like a dork most of the time haha

While calling yourself a dork. Bear in mind it takes some dorks to make the world .

 

[frankie]

Today we're checking out an original full stock Hawken rifle. While we know Jacob and Samuel made a few full stock "Hawkens" during their time in St. Louis, this rifle by their younger brother William is connected more with its Eastern roots.
William Hawken (1798-1885) was the fifth son of Christian Hawken. Unlike his famous brothers Jacob and Samuel, he did not move west and operated a shop in Hagerstown, Maryland, until 1840 when it was taken over by his son John and then worked as a gunsmith in Williamsport, Maryland. His rifles remained the more traditional American long rifle style of the East rather than the half-stock rifles that his brother famously made in St. Louis. This rifle is pictured on page 52 of "Arms Makers of Maryland" by Daniel D. Hartzler and noted as from the author's collection. It is fairly similar to the William Hawken rifle in the NRA museum.

Great video thanks for posting