uberti Santa Fe hawken

[noworries]

Anyone have expeirence with this rifle? Same as the GPR, finish, quality, barrel markings, worth 500.00?

 

[akroguy]

Outstanding rifle. I had one in the 80's and could kick myself for ever letting it go. It's not a true .54, but closer to .53. I shot .520 rb and pillow ticking. Rifle was wicked accurate right out of the box for me. Fit and finish was excellent. Stock comb drop was perfect for me at 5'10" so I could get on the sights without the comb smacking me in the cheekbone on every shot. Just a wonderful rifle. Never had any mechanical issues with it.

Now that I have a GPR, I would have to say I still prefer the Santa Fe. I just could not justify the money for one for the amount of time I have nowadays to actually go shooting!

I can't say if it's worth $500, but if I had that much laying around, I would be MIGHTY tempted.

I hope this helps.

 

[bub524]

Check out the one on TOW. Its overpriced but It will give you an idea what they sell for.

 

[Bountyhunter]

$500 is usually the kit price.

I have 3 of them, an early .53, a later .54 and a .50.

They are as close to having a real Hawken as you will get.

They have not been made for some time. As far as I am concerned, Hawkens dont get any better than a Santa Fe, unless you have a real one. If you get a Santa Fe, you can call it a Hawken.

 

[Bountyhunter]

It aint overpriced if it sells, and I'll betcha that it does.

 

[Strawstalker/NM]

I also have three Santa Fe rifles. The prices that I normally see here in New Mexico (where they were made) is $500.00 to $600.00 for a normal Santa Fe ingood-to-excellent condition. If the rifle is one of the 1 of 1,000 Jed Smith rifles you will pay between $600.00 and $700.00. Great rifles and worth every penny you will pay for them.They have good fit and finish - the look and the feel of an original rifle.

 

[RedFeather]

Isn't that just about what the new Pedersoli Hawken is (for $1100)? If not, it's darn close.

 

[akroguy]

I also have three Santa Fe rifles. The prices that I normally see here in New Mexico (where they were made) is $500.00 to $600.00 for a normal Santa Fe ingood-to-excellent condition. If the rifle is one of the 1 of 1,000 Jed Smith rifles you will pay between $600.00 and $700.00. Great rifles and worth every penny you will pay for them.They have good fit and finish - the look and the feel of an original rifle.

THREE?? Man, that's too many. I'd be glad to keep one of them busy for you so it doesn't get too lonely. I'll even drive up there, no, FLY my plane up there. Meet you at Sandia Airpark in Edgewood. It's the least I can do. :winking:
I bought mine back in the 80's from Allen Arms on Eubank & Montgomery. Lee Walsh (AKA "Moses") was in the store that day as I recall. What a neat guy he was.

 

[Bountyhunter]

Yo Strawstalker--

How have you been, havent seen you around in a while. I'm not at Las Vegas any more, we moved down to Ute Lake.

B

 

[Strawstalker/NM]

Yes sir - Old Moses was quite the Mountain Man (ex biker) Hard to forget that guy - he was a fixture for years hanging out at the Albuquerque black powder shops rolling is own. I wonder what ever happened to his collection of old bag moulds?Moses had a really nice collection and took it to the Albuquerque gun show every few years.Dan