John Bergmann Hawken

[OldMaineWoodsman]

I received my Left-Hand Hawken type rifle from John Bergmann and I cannot be more pleased. I considered a .58 caliber, but since Whitetails are really the only thing I hunt with a muzzleloader I stayed with the .54 since I have had such good success with it. This one was inspired by the Kit Carson rifle. I asked for a 31" tapered rust blued barrel, with a plain Maple stock, as most of the real Hawken rifles that I looked at in Cody, Wyoming had rather plain stocks. The remaining furniture is similar to the Carson rifle. The dimensions are perfect for me, and I also asked for a deeper and wider notch in the fixed, rear sight. The barrel is classically signed on the top flat. John stays in touch and asks questions before he proceeds.

I ordered the rifle in November, and it arrived this week. Nine months order to delivery is outstanding for a custom build. We have all heard the stories of two-to-three-year waits. I'm still waiting for an unmentionable from a well-known outfit in Montana.

Can't wait to get it to the range and work up a load. Order from John with confidence, you won't be disappointed.

 

[LME]

I received my Left-Hand Hawken type rifle from John Bergmann and I cannot be more pleased. I considered a .58 caliber, but since Whitetails are really the only thing I hunt with a muzzleloader I stayed with the .54 since I have had such good success with it. This one was inspired by the Kit Carson rifle. I asked for a 31" tapered rust blued barrel, with a plain Maple stock, as most of the real Hawken rifles that I looked at in Cody, Wyoming had rather plain stocks. The remaining furniture is similar to the Carson rifle. The dimensions are perfect for me, and I also asked for a deeper and wider notch in the fixed, rear sight. The barrel is classically signed on the top flat. John stays in touch and asks questions before he proceeds.

I ordered the rifle in November, and it arrived this week. Nine months order to delivery is outstanding for a custom build. We have all heard the stories of two-to-three-year waits. I'm still waiting for an unmentionable from a well-known outfit in Montana.

Can't wait to get it to the range and work up a load. Order from John with confidence, you won't be disappointed.

that rifle is spot on! The metal to wood fit shows one what can be done by a master craftsman.

 

[William Hagewood]

I agree. Mr. Bergmann has built 3 guns for me and all were first class from a first class gentleman.

 

[BillinOregon]

That's an heirloom to be mighty proud of. Not a detail too many.

 

[Hermit Tim]

That is an outstanding rifle. Makes me wish I was left handed.

 

[Secesh]

Nice rifle!

 

[The Crisco Kid]

It's a beautiful job! All it needs is a few years, a few honest dings, and some good hunting tales.

 

[smokepolehall]

Mighty fine rifle you have. Yeah whats not to love about a Southpaw rifle.