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The Hawken Rifle Turns 200

by | Oct 29, 2023 | Art, Guns and Culture, Shooting from the Hip

Just as the Colt revolver and the Winchester rifle are icons of the post-Civil War West, one gun symbolizes the era of the fur trade.   Although many gunmakers turned out powerful rifles for the fur trade, Jacob "Jake" Hawken's guns have enjoyed the most lasting fame. He produced the first ruggedly built muzzleloader specifically designed for long-range knockdown power on Western big game. Younger brother Samuel (above) took


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