Contemporary Custom J Hawken .62 Cal Percussion Plains Rifle ATF Antique
SOLD FOR: $1,025
WOA#: WY240209TL004
Make: Custom
Model: Hawken Rifle
Serial#: NSNV
Year of Manufacture: Contemporary
Caliber: .62
Action Type: Muzzleloader, percussion cap
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “J HAWKEN”.
Barrel Length: 30.5”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a shallow blade dovetailed into the top of the barrel. The rear sight is a u-notch buckhorn blade dovetailed into the top of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The wood stock has a straight grip, metal nose caps with cut out for the included ramrod, two ramrod pipes, two barrel wedge keys, underside metal forend plate, left side cheek rest, right side patch box, and metal buttplate. The buttplate is worn at the heel and toe. There are compression marks, scuffs, and scratches throughout the wood. There is wear along the sides of the upper tang and the trigger guard assembly. There is a small crack at the rear of the upper tang. The LOP measures 15.25” from the front of the front trigger to the rear of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Browned
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is light erosion in the bore and some stubborn fouling near the muzzle.
In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its metal finish. There are scuffs and scratches throughout the metal surfaces. The finish is worn at the front and middle of the forend plate and along the sides of the nose caps. There is wear to the finish along the edges of the barrel. There are a few welding beads between the seam of the barrel and the bottom rib on the right side, as well as a few spots of oxidation. There are a few small impact marks and scuffs along the edges of the trigger guard. The finish is worn on both sides of the patch box door. There is surface rust on the patch box door tab, which is somewhat difficult to manipulate. The screw heads show moderate to heavy use. The marking is clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: This is an example of a contemporary custom .62 caliber muzzle-loading percussion rifle based on the Hawken series of rifles made famous in the mid-1800s by frontiersmen and mountain men. The only marking on the rifle is “J HAWKEN” on top of the barrel, which is the style but the rifle does not appear to actually be old enough to have been made by the Hawken company. The stock has some moderate wear to it, with most being around the upper tang and the trigger guard assembly. There is a very small and short crack at the rear of the upper tang. The metal has most of its finish, though there is a fair amount of wear to the forend plate. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and light erosion, but it could do with a cleaning before use. The set triggers function normally, as does the hammer. This would fit into any muzzleloader or contemporary Hawken collection. Please see our photos.
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