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OK. This is a relist with updates. Previous post got too long. This a beautifully crafted custom Hawken style rifle from late 60s-70s. This date is based on the H.W. Robbins lock and he was active during that time. The rifle is marked L. Papesh in underside of barrel. This is undoubtedly Leroy Papesh who was active in the Joliet (Illinois) Muzzleloaders. His son Ken was also a builder of fine muzzleloaders and this rifle shows where he got his talent from. The original straight taper .50 cal. 1"X32.75" G.R. DOUGLAS barrel has been sent to Bobby Hoyt and bored out to .58 using his well known Gain Twist rifling. For hunting, this rifling will stabilize those big bullets out past 100 yards, making this an accurate and hard hitting Big Bore Hawken. There is some honest wear to the browned finish, but nothing not expected on a 50+ y/o rifle that was used, but not heavily. The Walnut stock has only the most minimal handling marks. It has iron fittings and pewter inlays. Weighs in at around 9.5 lbs with a LOP of 14.25". A truly outstanding rifle. NEW PRICE WITH UPGRADE: Asking $1500 SHIPPED in cheap hard case. Trust me on this precaution. Rifle will be back in my hands in two weeks, as Mr. Hoyt is off hunting next week. His niece MIGHT mail it to me on Tuesday, but not a sure thing. But I want to get this out to gauge serious interest. Hoping to test fire if I can get some .58 round balls.
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