which hawken sights are right??

[kthompson204]

I am in the process of building a Hawken rifle kit (percussion). It came with plastic sights that I'm not mounting. I have looked for the correct sights and didn't have much luck....there are many variations. Does anyone know of a link, or have a picture of the sights that are proper for this style rifle? (I need front and rear)Thanks

 

[stalkerhawk]

take a look at track of the wolf.

 

[stalkerhawk]

also might try stonewall creek outfitters.talk to troy.

 

[Spikebuck]

Look up WB Selb Hawken Muzzleloaders on the web. He claims he won't build anything you couldn't have gotten right from the Hawken Bros. Look at the pictures of his rifles.

 

[nmdd]

You can find the rear sights here.
http://www.daytraco.com/Departments/The-Hawken-Shop/Hawken-Components/Hawken-Shop-Furnishings.aspx
http://www.daytraco.com/Products/Conversion-rear-sight__FSC.aspx

 

[Rifleman1776]

plastic sights

:shocked2:
Plastic sights on a traditional style muzzle loader?
Who sold you that kit? What make is it?
And, good for you to not use them.
Plastic sights????? 'scuse me I gotta go :barf:

 

[ebiggs1]

I put this one on one of my TC Hawken rifles. But I use what I like more than what the others say I should.

This requires you to cut a dovetail. This sight was from TOTW.

 

[J.D.]

If you want sights of the type used on originals, follow the link to the Cody Firearms Museum for pics of originals.
http://old.bbhc.org/collections/bb...ct_key=28970&img=/canon1d2005/1997.4.12v2.jpg

 

[kthompson204]

If you want sights of the type used on originals, follow the link to the Cody Firearms Museum for pics of originals.
http://old.bbhc.org/collections/bb...8970&img=/canon1d2005/1997.4.12v2.jpg[/quote]
Great link!
Thanks everyone for all the help. I think I have found what I'm looking for. I knew the sights would be simple, but I didn't know the shape and style...now I do.

 

[tg]

What type of "Hawkem' kit do you have? it is hard top find kits that are really much like the orignal Hawkens, this is probably why they are not to particular about what sights they use as the guns are not really 'right' so they most likley do not concern themselves much about the sigts being so.

 

[50cal.cliff]

PT sent

 

[kthompson204]

What type of "Hawkem' kit do you have? it is hard top find kits that are really much like the orignal Hawkens, this is probably why they are not to particular about what sights they use as the guns are not really 'right' so they most likley do not concern themselves much about the sigts being so.

It is made by Traditions and I purchased it from Possible Shop (Cabela's and Bass Pro also sell the same one). I know it's not a very high quality kit, but it's my first muzzleloader and I since I am kind of getting back to the roots of firearms, I thought it would be fun to build a kit. I want to stay somewhat period correct (even if the rifle is a little off) and with all the help I have got here I was able to see what one should look like on Cody Firearms Museum, and many examples of how nice my kit rifle can look when it's finished. I have bought