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19RH-69 1/2 STOCK

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 5,000.00 USD
19RH-69 1/2 STOCK
Half stock heavy barrel percussion plains rifle attributed to the Hawken shop and illustrated in “Fifteen Years in the Hawken Lode” by John Baird Note: See Page 115 top illustration attributed to Jake Hawken’s first rifles. Brass mounts with single key and heavy octagon barrel of approximately .45 caliber rifled measuring 1 1/6” across the flats of muzzle. Double triggers. The metal shows dark patina with some light to moderate pitting and erosion. The wood shows some losses and large crack in the fore end that has been glued extending from front bank to trigger guard with other minor damage from use and frontier carry. Works well with buckhorn rear sight. An interesting rifle. Copy of book included. (Antique) Est.: $2500-$5000