Real Hawken or not?

[Herb]

Yes, there were brass mounted Hawkens. I think this one is in the Cody Firearms Museum, though they did not have it out when I examined and measured their Hawkens a few years ago. This photo is from Jim Gordon's book. I built a rifle from these pictures, mine shown above. I left off the patch box. It was for a young woman. You can right click twice to enlarge the photo.

 

[Notchy Bob]

Yes, there were brass mounted Hawkens. I think this one is in the Cody Firearms Museum, though they did not have it out when I examined and measured their Hawkens a few years ago. This photo is from Jim Gordon's book. I built a rifle from these pictures, mine shown above. I left off the patch box. It was for a young woman. You can right click twice to enlarge the photo.View attachment 271336View attachment 271338

Beautiful work, Herb! I’ll bet that was one happy gal when she got that rifle.

Notchy Bob

 

[CaptainVane]

Sorry I asked the question. I guess as a long time member of NMLRA and been shooting flints since before you were born, I deserved your sarcasm. Farking jerk.

 

[bptactical]

Sorry I asked the question. I guess as a long time member of NMLRA and been shooting flints since before you were born, I deserved your sarcasm. Farking jerk.

There is only one “Farking jerk” in this incredible thread.