SOLD SPF .54 W.L. Mowrey Hawken

[BigSkyRambler]

Sold pending funds. NOTE: This rifle should not be confused with Mr. Mowrey's later production guns. This is an interesting rifle. Most are familiar with the brass framed Mowrey Ethan Allen style rifles made in Olney, TX. Mowrey also made a smaller number of Hawken style rifles. And then there is this. A custom .54 halfstock with Premium Tiger Maple stock and heavy 34"x1 1/8" barrel. These were special order guns with Bob Roller locks. Mr. Roller told me that Mowrey wanted his (Roller's) name on outside of locks he ordered. In any event, this is a great rifle that is 50-60 years old, but looks almost new. The browned 1:66 barrel has some high edge wear, but no major finish loss. The stock has beautiful grain and few handling marks. LOP is 13.75". Bore is overall very good plus with some small spots of pitting. Nothing heinous or that would interfere with loading. Rifle weighs about 10.6 lbs. $1050 + Shipping.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

More photos.

 

[TxGR]

Very nice. Much nicer than my Pedersoli RMH, which actually cost more.

Doh! I could've had this!

 

[Flint n Steel]

It's a looker...!

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Very nice. Much nicer than my Pedersoli RMH, which actually cost more.

Doh! I could've had this!

You still could .

 

[deerstalkert]

wow! i am in lust!

 

[Dryball]

Beautiful. My money would be on the way if I didn't already have a nice one with a Bill Large barrel.

 

[Lslite]

I ain't seen one of those in awhile !

 

[Gtrubicon]

The rifle is awesome!

 

[Appowner]

Wish I may, Wish I might, Have the gun I wish tonight!

 

[Togo]

The maple on the rifle soo -deleted- beautiful. Drool factor 10!!

 

[deerstalkert]

i am crushed! i found a flaw! one slot not indexed! can anyone tell me if my wife is still watching my quivering fingers? this has been swimming around in my head all day. if only it were a flintlock!

 

[BigSkyRambler]

i am crushed! i found a flaw! one slot not indexed! can anyone tell me if my wife is still watching my quivering fingers? this has been swimming around in my head all day. if only it were a flintlock!
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Fixed it .

 

[deerstalkert]

any trade interests? I am soooooo weak!
and momma is gone to town

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Reduced to $1050 + Shipping.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Update.

 

[Cajun72]

David what is the history on the Mowrey Hawken's? How many were made. Anyone have any information?
Adam

 

[Dryball]

SPF? Thank God. Another temptation eliminated

 

[deerstalkert]

hmmmm. i was still awaiting a response to my offer. oh well.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

hmmmm. i was still awaiting a response to my offer. oh well.

Sorry. Cash offer came in as a p.m.