Cabela's flintlock 50

Anyone have any experience they'd like to share with this model. I understand that they are an Investarms muzzleload and this one in particular closely resembles the Hawken style bp gun.
There is one for sale in the classifieds up here on a Canadian forum. He/she is asking $425 obo.
Thx in advance.

Personally I would not pay that much for one but my opinion is based on what they go for in my area. Does it have a 1:48 or 1:60 rate of twist? If you do decide to purchase it then I suggest that you put in a stainless steel touch hole liner like the one RMC sells. Makes ignition more reliable and if the seller already has one installed then it's a plus.

I don't know what it would cost in Canada, but I did one of those from a kit from DGW, now the price is just $10 more than the one your looking at buying...
http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_162_193&products_id=3492

I built this rifle when I first started in this hobby a couple of years ago, now for some reason these rifles in flintlock don't look right to me. A flintlock should be a long rifle... :haha:

I have a matched set in 45 caliber. one flint one percussion and like the quality for the money. But I think $425 is a high price for one.It just depends on condition and how much you are willing to pay. It is your money not mine!! :idunno:

Cabela's Hawkens and Dixie Hawkens are the xery same rifle. Both made ny Investarms for two different venders. Investarms also make the Lyman line. On that note, you may want to check out the Lyman Trade Rifle in .50 and .54 caliber, which is very close: http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_92_186_190&products_id=5889. Just a thought :v

Jamie from Alberta said:

this one in particular closely resembles the Hawken style bp gun.

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Was it reworked, as the "normal" look of these doesn't resemble a Hawken except in name. Looks aside, people that have them say they shoot pretty well. $425 for a used one does seem high, though. I'd buy a new GPR for $500 (less for a kit) before I bought a used Cabela's "Hawken" for $425.

BTW...looks like Pedersoli is now making the "Cabela's" Hawken. Online the old "Cabela's Hawken" is no longer listed and the new "Pedersoli Hawken" that looks just like the old Cabela's version is offered at $499 new.

I sold a nearly new, percussion model Investarms last year for $250. They are great shooters, and the young buyer has won several matches and awards with it. I do think $425 is a bit steep. Make a cash offer and see what happens.

That's a nice looking flintlock you got there nmdd. I agree with you that a flintlock should be a longer gun.