Investarms Hawken, Plains style rifle

[Bledfor Days]

I'm looking at an Investarms rifle that was sold by Safari Arms, Toronto, Ontario. I have an Investarms GPR and a Plains rifle both from Lyman. There's nothing special about this rifle except it has two barrel wedges like a GPR but looks like a Hawken style rifle. I searched Investarms site and the net and can't find another like this. The lock and other bits are identical to whats on my Lyman 'Plains' rifle. I'm wondering if it was a one-off for Safari Arms. It appears to have same patchbox as a 120 b.

 

[NorthFork]

I can't help you with identification (other than yes it is an Investarms product) but I will say that it is a very cool find!

 

[Bledfor Days]

I just added another pic that shows the patchbox.

 

[Roundball2319]

NICE RIFLE. HOPE ITS A SHOOTER.

 

[Kansas Jake]

Nice looking wood on that rifle.

 

[griffiga]

I had one years ago, seem to be as good as the CVA

 

[Bledfor Days]

Nice looking wood on that rifle.

I don't have it in my possession yet. I took a gamble on it. Judging by the crud around the nipple, I'm a little leary. The seller said the bore looked good. The fact it has 'Canada ' stamped on it makes it a bit of a want for me even though I know its made in Italy. The 2 wedges are what got my attention.

 

[user 48679]

I'm wondering if it was a one-off for Safari Arms.


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Yep...…….. The story's stamped into the top barrel flat.

 

[firestick]

I really like the looks of it. I wouldn't worry too much about neglect around the nipple. It looks to be overall well cared for from the pics.

 

[muzzlecap]

I have a few Investarms rifles and shotguns. They are well made guns for mass production. In fact, my first muzzleloader was an Investarms Hawken made for Safari Arms back in 1980. Your gun is very similar to the present Investarms model 160 except you have a patchbox and brass trim. I suspect that's because it is an older gun when they were offered in that trim. Safari Arms hasn't been around for awhile. There should actually be a couple of letters on the gun for a date code. Speaking of different trim. 3 weeks ago I picked up another Safari Arms Hawken in 58 caliber. It has engraving on all brass furniture including the wedge pin. I did not know that embellishment was offered but looking on the internet I came across a couple of others. I don't know if it was something they did on older guns or if it was just the 58 caliber.

 

[Bledfor Days]

I'll take measurements when I get it and see if its closer to the 120b or the 160. The barrel and foresight do look like a GPR.

 

[kje54]

I'm looking at an Investarms rifle that was sold by Safari Arms, Toronto, Ontario. I have an Investarms GPR and a Plains rifle both from Lyman. There's nothing special about this rifle except it has two barrel wedges like a GPR but looks like a Hawken style rifle. I searched Investarms site and the net and can't find another like this. The lock and other bits are identical to whats on my Lyman 'Plains' rifle. I'm wondering if it was a one-off for Safari Arms. It appears to have same patchbox as a 120 b.View attachment 49673View attachment 49674View attachment 49675View attachment 49668

Yup, it's the same patchbox but the 120B only has one wedge key.

 

[kje54]

Yup, it's the same patchbox but the 120B only has one wedge key.

Also I'm looking at the Safari Arms Hawken and they only have a single wedge key. I wonder if someone stuck a Safari Arms barrel on someone else's stock?

 

[jeff b]

COULD IT BE A GBR STOCK

 

[Bledfor Days]

I finally received the Safari Arms Hawken .50 and did some comparisons with my Lyman Plains Rifle/ Investarms 120A.
It basically is an Investarms 120B but with 2 barrel wedges. The barrels are the same length. I don't like the modern rear sight on it. Unfortunately it's not a dovetail mount and I might have to get creative to make it more traditional. The wood is quite nice and the brass has a nice aged look. I won't be polishing this one. The bore did have some rust starting but it hadn't started pitting yet and cleaned right up. So all and all I'm quite happy I have a slightly unique 2 wedge 'Plains' style rifle. Range day tomorrow!

 

[Kansas Jake]

Nice looking rifle.

 

[rusty]

nice rifle I have the one with a single barrel wedge in.58 I am not crazy about the sights on mine either

 

[Pemmican]

I had one of these in the early 80s, but with a single wedge.

The quality was excellent, almost as nice as my TC Hawken, although I agree that the rear sight wasn't as good.

 

[Bledfor Days]

According to this chart, it was made in 1979.

 

[user 48679]

I don't like the modern rear sight on it.

Unfortunately it's not a dovetail mount and I might have to get creative to make it more traditional. View attachment 51893

The Hawken Shop has a screw-on rear sight @ $16 that may suit yer druthers:

https://www.thehawkenshop.com/furnishings.htm
https://www.thehawkenshop.com/Products/Conversion-rear-sight__FSC.aspx