{"product_id":"kentucky-rifle","title":"William Hawken Heavy Full-Stock Flintlock Kentucky Rifle (.58 Caliber)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"PageDetailTabTable-sc-ebrbbs-4 gZgTxW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PageDetailTabLine-sc-ebrbbs-5 UOmZY\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is an exceptional example of a William Hawken heavy full-stock flintlock rifle, chambered in .58 caliber, showcasing the historic transition from eastern longrifle architecture to the rugged demands of the western frontier.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBarrel length is 40 inches  and 1.1\/8\" across the flat, Dovetail mounted German silver blade front site with fixed V-Notch rear site in dovetail 12.1\/4\" from Breech.  A 2nd dovetail is found 7.1\/2\" from breech.  Top flat of Barrel is marked \"W. Hawken\".\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWilliam Hawken, 1798-1885, of Williamsport, MD. was the 5th son of Christian Hawken and brother to the famous St. Louis gunsmiths Jacob and Samuel Hawken.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis Eastern-style longrifle features a robust, heavy barrel tailored for large North American game. Traditional flintlock mechanism featuring an elegantly shaped hammer, frizzen, and lockplate. The lightly engraved trade lock is marked \"LONDON \/ WARRANTED.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA gorgeous full-length wooden stock made from figured maple, extending all the way down to the muzzle end.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDetailed brass furniture, including a prominent brass nose cap, ramrod thimbles, an ornate trigger guard, and a large, intricately engraved brass patchbox inset on the right side of the buttstock. Equipped with adjustable double-set triggers.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe rifle displays a rich, naturally aged patina across the barrel and lock mechanism, seamlessly complementing the warm tones and fine grain structure of the historical wood stock.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBarrel:\u003cspan\u003e  1.1\/8\" Across Flats 40\" long\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"PageDetailTabLine-sc-ebrbbs-5 UOmZY\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca: 1st half of 19th C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"PageDetailTabLine-sc-ebrbbs-5 UOmZY\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PageDetailTabLine-sc-ebrbbs-5 UOmZY\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PageDetailTabLine-sc-ebrbbs-5 UOmZY\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PageDetailTabLine-sc-ebrbbs-5 UOmZY\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kent Antique Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46378036330667,"sku":"dk0012","price":12500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/6268\/9195\/files\/20260803_092448.jpg?v=1785785811","url":"https:\/\/kentantiquegallery.com\/products\/kentucky-rifle","provider":"Kent Antique Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}