KENTUCKY RIFLES AT AFFORDABLE PRICES

Signed John C Hawken, Hagerstown, Maryland ca 1840

This rifle was made by John Christian Hawken in the 1840's after he took over his brother William's shop on Jonathan Street in Hagerstown. John C. was born in 1793 and worked with Christian and William. Brothers Samuel and Jacob moved to St. Louis and became gunsmith legends there. This example is in nice old condition with old surfaces. The forestock is all original but was somewhat abused in the day showing much wear though now colored in. The fore stock shows nice molding; a family tradition. The rifled barrel is 40.5" and about .44 cal. It has never been rebreeched.

The patchbox is the style the Hawken's used but slightly less refined and with no engraving. The restored lid is attached with brass rivets as was common in that period. Restoration is minimal and all mounts, lock, and inlays are orginal to the rifle. This is a fine example of his work wich is quite rare. David Condon had a similar example wich was sold (at a much higher price).

Available at $3950.00 9/26