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    Western Arms Corp Hawken Rifle

    But Dan, how do you really feel? Don't hold back now... :surrender: Fortunately for me, my self esteem isn't wrapped up in this rifle or any firearm. I wasn't looking for a "Hawken Rifle" when I found this. I needed a utilitarian BP rifle to extend the hunting season when I found this for...
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    Western Arms Corp Hawken Rifle

    Paul, (and others) Thank you for the advice and council. I will be following your advice and adding a trueoil finish to the exposed wood under the lockwork and barrel. I will also be sure to keep the lockwork cleaned and oil after each shoot. As for revolvers, I have a bit of an S&W collection...
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    Western Arms Corp Hawken Rifle

    Thanks Robert. Which book by Fadala references these rifles? Looks like I will need to order some .526 balls to see which work best. Beyond the commemorative markings, what are the differences in our guns? Also, which came first, the base model or the commemorative? Thanks again, Dave
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    Western Arms Corp Hawken Rifle

    Thank you for this advice. Being more of a revolver guy, where we learn never to take off the side plate unless absolutely necessary, I would have never considered tearing down that portion of the rifle. Do I understand that you are recommending I apply a finish to the wood under the lock? If...
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    Western Arms Corp Hawken Rifle

    I have not been able to shoot it yet, I am waiting for the .52 balls to arrive. I assume it has a leaf main spring, I was unaware that Hawken Rifles used coil springs. I have not had the lock work apart. Unless I have a problem, I don't intend to. There is no gap between the barrel and the...
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    Western Arms Corp Hawken Rifle

    Hi, first post from a long time lurker. I recently purchased this firearm. It is marked "Western Arms Corp" "Santa Fe, N.M." "Jedediah Smith, 1799-1831". "xxx of 1000" It appears to be in excellent condition, I'm not sure if it has been fired, it doesn't show any signs of it to me, but I am...
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