Hawken with William Large barrel

[reddogge]

cadjak,
It seems to me the front sight is installed backwards. Usually the gradual sloping side is towards the muzzle and the staighter side is towards the shooter. Easily remedied I suppose.

 

[cadjak]

Thanks for the heads up. You are right about the front sight.
-cadjak

 

[Zonie]

Well, I didn't want to say anything about the sight. It just so happens I know a builder here in Arizona who's name has been broadcast all over the world and his third rifle has a front sight just like that! :rotf: :rotf: :redface:

 

[cadjak]

Thanks to everyone here for all the help. One last thing, since the "classifieds" section of this forum is down until next year, what would be a good place to list this rifle for sale? Hopefully, a site where it would find an appreciative home. :thumbsup:
^^^

 

cadjak, you might have some luck with a web search for gun auctions on google or ask jeeves. Then you can pick the best one you think will be the best for muzzleloading firearms. There are quite a few of them on the web.
:hatsoff:

 

[cadjak]

What I decided to do was sell the rifle to someone that seems to know all the faults of this rifle from seeing the photos here. I'd rather do that, than deal with an irrate auction buyer. I may not get the last penny out of the rifle, but that was never my intention. A fair price to a good home.
Thanks again to the great members of this forum. I almost wish I had kept the rifle, just so I could hang out here more.
-cadjak

 

[sniper68]

Do you have any idea what caliber it is?

 

[Stumpkiller]

I almost wish I had kept the rifle, just so I could hang out here more.

Stick around. We'll have you pawing through catalogs and websites for a kit or complete muzzleloader to replace her in no time. :grin:

 

[cadjak]

It was a 53 caliber.

I didn't quite get into muzzle loading, but I did just buy a cartridge 1874 Sharps. I'm slowly going back in time. At least it isn't black plastic. I am pouring over muzzle loading catalogues for a fringed rifle sleeve, either leather or blanket. I may end up making it myself.
-cadjak

 

[Swampman]

That's a really nice Hawken and a piece of muzzleloading history. It should be a great shooter.

 

[Zonie]

cadjak: Dixie Gunworks has some gun covers:
DIXIE GUN COVERS


While your there, who knows? You may find a nice smokepole .

(For folks who are lookin for stuff, don't forget, if you go to our LINKS forum you can find all sorts of links to companies who sell muzzleloading things.)