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, 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