Hawken Style .62 cal 31” Flintlock Rifle

SOLD FOR: $906

WOA#: 230620RPTB001WY

Make: Unmarked, Badger barrel, L&R lock

Model: Hawken style

Serial#: NSN

Year of Manufacture: Contemporary

Caliber: .62 caliber ball

Action Type: Flintlock

Markings: Cross of Lorraine inlay on the right side of the buttstock. Turtle inlay with the “VC” in the center inlaid on the left side of the buttstock. There is a sun engraved around the muzzle.

Barrel Length: 31” octagon

Sights/ Optics: Rear buckhorn, front blade.

Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The stock is maple with brass tacks inlaid throughout. There are also the aforementioned cross and turtle inlays on either side of the buttstock. The other fittings are steel. There are scratches, scuffs, and compression dents throughout. On the left side of the wrist there are some newer scratches to the finish. There is heavier scratching on the left side of the forestock near the middle set of tacks. Overall, the stock is in Good Condition.

Type of Finish: Metal: Dark gray. Wood: Oil.

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: Bright with deep rifling. May need to be cleaned before use.

Overall Condition: This flintlock rifle is in Good Condition. The metal surfaces have minor handling wear and scratches throughout. The heel and toe of the buttplate are worn. The steel parts all have a patinaed hue. The frizzen face is heavily marked from use and the body has some spots of surface rust. The flint holder screw head shows signs of use. The finish on the barrel is worn along the octagonal edges. The front blade sight is bowed to the left in the center. The rear buckhorn has surface rust near the base.

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: 1x Gun flint

Our Assessment: This flintlock rifle is a recreation of the Hawken style rifles that were common in the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains regions of  the United States during the first half of the 19th century. The Cross of Lorraine and turtle inlays along with the brass tacks make this rifle a unique standout that would be a great addition to any Hawken or American contemporary flintlock collection. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the rifle and its condition.