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Original S. Hawken St. Louis marked 1/2 stock percussion Plains Rifle, .36 cal., medium weight oct

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Original S. Hawken St. Louis marked 1/2 stock  percussion Plains Rifle, .36 cal., medium  weight oct
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Original S. Hawken St. Louis marked 1/2 stock percussion Plains Rifle, .36 cal., medium weight octagon barrel, measuring 34", 50" overall, brass mounts, scroll trigger guard, double set triggers, single barrel key;formerly James Gordon collection and pictured in "Great Gun Makers For The Early West, Volume III, page 393. The metal surfaces show a deep brown patina, scattered light to heavy pitting with absolutely no cleaning orrestoration. The heaviest pitting occurring on firing areas, muzzle and top of barrel, and the type of aging associated with exposure to the elements and genuine frontier use. The stock shows weathering, small loss around the front edge of lock, a large crack in the butt stock, wear from carry and use. The action works well and the rifle has tremendous character. If ever a gun headed west, this is it. Est.: $3,000-$6,000