The Hawken Rifle, Its Evolution from 1822 - 1870 by Bob Woodfill

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The Hawken Rifle,
Its Evolution from 1822 - 1870
by Bob Woodfill

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A reference on the work of Jacob and Samuel Hawken. This text reveals the many similarities and variances in their pieces as they evolved over time and to meet customer demand. Photos of several famous Hawken rifles are shown, and well as modern interpretations. Valuable material for anyone studying original rifles. Hardbound, 8-1/2 x 11" format, full color, 172 pages.
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The Table of Contents includes the following:

Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
The Earliest Years 1822-1825

Chapter 1 The Beginning
Chapter 2 The Ashley Hawken
Chapter 3 Hawken Flintlock or Not?

J&S Hawken Rifles 1825-1849

Chapter 4 The Peterson Hawken
Chapter 5 The Medina Hawken
Chapter 6 The John Brown Hawken
Chapter 7 A J&S Hawken
Chapter 8 The Parkman Rifle
Chapter 9 Sam Hawken's Personal Rifle

S. Hawken Rifles 1849-1859

Chapter 10 An Early S. Hawken Rifle
Chapter 11 A Full-Stocked S. Hawken Rifle
Chapter 12 The Kit Carson Hawken

Some Gemmer-Mad S. Hawken Rifles 1860-1870

Chapter 13 The Bridger Hawken
Chapter 14 A . Gemmer Made S. Hawken
Chapter 15 The Cap Box Hawken
Chapter 16 A Transitional Rifle and Cartridge

Various Hawken Shop Products

Chapter 17 Fullstock Hawken Rifles
Chapter 18 Some Short Barreled Hawken Rifles
Chapter 19 Hawken Cheek Pieces, Patch Boxes & Cap Boxes
Chapter 20 Belt Pistols of the Mountain Men
Chapter 21 J&S hawken Pistols

Closing

Chapter 22 Summary
Chapter 23 Suppliers List
Bibliography
Index

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