Opinions on Investarms

[BozoMiller]

What do you folks think of a 50 cal. Investarms kit flintlock Hawken? I can get one for a really good price and would like to see what people think of this gun, Thanks

 

[Rock Home Isle]

The one I have is percussion, I’ve shot it for many years…it was always reliable, and highly accurate. It’s my daughter’s gun these days, she loves it very much.

As long as the gun was taken care of by the previous owner, you should be very happy with your purchase.

 

[deerstalkert]

if as you say it is a really good price, say 500 or so i would grab it.
i have 3-4 investarms now and have had many in the past. never had a bad one, and some are real gems.

 

[Andrewmtnman]

Dad bought an Investarm percussion .45 hawken back in the 80’s used. It’s been a real good gun, built well, shoots good. I wouldn’t hesitate on it.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

They make GPRs and are good to go.

 

[leadhoarder]

I have two percussion models. A GPR and a cabelas model both are reliable and good shooting rifle.

 

[SDSmlf]

They make GPRs and are good to go.

Investarm used to make Lyman GPRs, but apparently lost the contract over possible cost point (unlikely based on Pedersoli manufactured guns pricing) or quality, or maybe quality went down after it was apparent to them they were losing the contract. Personally, a little reluctant to by a new Investarm today, though I would probably jump on an an older one from a trusted buyer if I were looking for one. I was disappointed with the last Investarm Lyman GPR and Cabelas labeled guns that I purchased. Plenty of fit and finish problems. Gaps between metal and wood of over .060” and incomplete machining for example.

 

[B P Maniac Shooter]

Love mine....its one of the last Investarms GPR's before Pedersoli took over:

 

[frankie]

What do you folks think of a 50 cal. Investarms kit flintlock Hawken? I can get one for a really good price and would like to see what people think of this gun, Thanks

Absolutely fine. You will enjoy it I believe

 

[William Lincoln]

Investarms was tied-up with Pedersoli years ago. I know because I got
Investarms parts in a Pedersoli wrapper & box. Investarms are very good
rifles. They make a Hawken style Carbine which is my favorite Deer getter.
I think they were bought out by Pedersoli who got their supply contracts.
At one time Cabelas had Investarms kits. They are very accurate--but if
buying second hand check the bore for neglect corrosion.

 

[Kappa]

Good to know, I keep thinking I’d like to find a flintlock or 2 at sometime.

 

[FfREEROBERT12]

unless you carry a forked stick it's to heavy IMO.

 

[Trot]

I've had three, and most other brands of factory guns, and Investarm would be my first choice for a halfstock plains type rifle.

 

[RIDE-RED350R]

Apologies for bumping an older thread if it's not prudent. Figured would be better to reply here than start another thread on the same topic.

I'm feeling the urge to do my first kit and the Investarms Bridger Hawken has piqued my interest. In light of some comments stating that Investarms quality today isn't what it once was, I was wondering if anyone has bought and built one of the their kits more recently and could comment on quality of components.

I'm on the fence between a rock-lock and a cap gun but I have time to think it over. Feel free to offer commentary on both.