Hawken Rifle

[ClayBreaker]

Which brand makes the most authentic hawken rifle for under $800? What is the model called?

[tuolumnejim]

The closest one I know of to your needs would be the Lyman Great Plains Hunter Rifle, it still has a rear sight wrong for the period but they start to get expensive when you want it all right.

Good luck.

[tuolumnejim]

You may also want to check Dixie Gun Works.

[ClayBreaker]

I didn't even think of Dixie. Thanks! Thats exactly what I'm looking for.

[Gemmer]

Others;
Track of the Wolf
Jedediah Starr Trading Co
Log Cabin shop

[RNE228]

I've shot Thompson Centers for decades. I would like to try a Lyman or one of the others that are more true to the original Hawken.

But right now I'm having fun figuring out paper cartridges and shooting a '61 Springfield reproduction.

[sass2924]

Try The Gunworks in Springfield, OR. They have a good selection of new and used guns.

[MyOdessa]

Thompson Center

[sealocan]

Just build it yourself.



The man in this YouTube video of an old documentary makes it seem so easy as he builds every part of a flintlock rifle himself right in front of you from the barrel to it's stock, with a little hidden compartment.

This documentary might even be considered a soothing, educational, entertainment for people who like firearms. My guess is anyone who watches it will learn at least one interesting and possibly helpful thing....

https://youtu.be/qTy3uQFsirk

[Jarhead]

Lyman Great Plains

[ClayBreaker]

I kind of wanted the patch box, but of it makes it
"original" I'll get the lyman

[Bainter1212]

If you're willing to spend $1000 or so, a Jim Kibler kit is the tops. He provides fine locks and all of his metal work is CNC machined. You get a colonial or southern mountain rifle that looks awesome but made with modern materials and techniques.

I am saving up for a Colonial kit myself.

[Bainter1212]

On a side note, Thompson Center rifles tend to have pretty good quality control.

[prob]

Just build it yourself.



The man in this YouTube video of an old documentary makes it seem so easy as he builds every part of a flintlock rifle himself right in front of you from the barrel to it's stock, with a little hidden compartment.

This documentary might even be considered a soothing, educational, entertainment for people who like firearms. My guess is anyone who watches it will learn at least one interesting and possibly helpful thing....




https://youtu.be/qTy3uQFsirk

That's a great video.

If you're willing to spend $1000 or so, a Jim Kibler kit is the tops. He provides fine locks and all of his metal work is CNC machined. You get a colonial or southern mountain rifle that looks awesome but made with modern materials and techniques.

I am saving up for a Colonial kit myself.

Do the research on Jim Kibler's kits and you'll be amazed at the quality.

[rmnc3r]

More 'Authenticity' will cost more pelts, OP
I have one I built years ago that is in your price range, PM if you are interested
Green Mountain(?)32" .50 Barrel, modestly figured maple stock, set triggers, German Silver Escutcheon Plates and Cap Box, Pewter Nose Cap, Rust Browned finish. See fer yerself

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