Model12Win
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There comes a time in every young man's life that he needs a Hawken rifle.
Well not really, but for this young man, that time is now.
I'm looking for a pre-made, no kit gun. I haven't the patience or skill for such things. I'd like .54 caliber if at all possible. The gun doesn't have to be a fancy Hawken, just something fairly accurate. I value historical accuracy with my firearms, and would prefer one that's historically accurate if at all possible. Also, I'm after a percussion model. I hear many of these take #11 sized caps? That would be perfect, or #10, whatever. A single trigger is also wanted, I'm not a fan of double set triggers.
So what do yall recomend to a young buck who wants a .54 caliber, non-kit fully assembled and finished percussion Hawken rifle? Oh, I'd also prefer one for under $600 but only if this is possible.
I understand these were used by mountain men back in the early to mid 1800s. Where these also used as defensive weapons against humans, or even in any notable conflicts/wars?
Thank you so much for your help, this will be my first muzzle loading rifle and I'm darned excited to get one!
Well not really, but for this young man, that time is now.
I'm looking for a pre-made, no kit gun. I haven't the patience or skill for such things. I'd like .54 caliber if at all possible. The gun doesn't have to be a fancy Hawken, just something fairly accurate. I value historical accuracy with my firearms, and would prefer one that's historically accurate if at all possible. Also, I'm after a percussion model. I hear many of these take #11 sized caps? That would be perfect, or #10, whatever. A single trigger is also wanted, I'm not a fan of double set triggers.
So what do yall recomend to a young buck who wants a .54 caliber, non-kit fully assembled and finished percussion Hawken rifle? Oh, I'd also prefer one for under $600 but only if this is possible.
I understand these were used by mountain men back in the early to mid 1800s. Where these also used as defensive weapons against humans, or even in any notable conflicts/wars?
Thank you so much for your help, this will be my first muzzle loading rifle and I'm darned excited to get one!