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I watched Gun Stories on TV last night. They did a segment on the Hawken rifle. Some of the videos showed what appeared to be a Traditions half stock rifle that was customized by the owner. Rudimentary checkering on the wrist and fore end. But what caught my attention was the slow-motion firing of the caplock. The amount of powder used was unknown but after the hammer hit the cap, a puff of smoke came out of the nipple blowing the hammer back. Not enough to go to half cock so the hammer fell back on the nipple. It could be due to an enlarged flash hole in the base of the nipple and a heavy powder charge or a less than heavy main spring.
I just thought it was curious to see. That's all there is.
I just thought it was curious to see. That's all there is.