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Hawkin Identification
« on: December 27, 2009, 08:47:43 AM »
I bought this rifle from a guy 12 years ago. He didnt know anything about it. Just wondering if any of you guys have any info.

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Re: Hawkin Identification
« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2009, 08:49:24 AM »
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Re: Hawkin Identification
« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2009, 09:03:13 AM »
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Re: Hawkin Identification
« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2009, 09:13:27 AM »
Who made it. How old it is. The barrel shows alot of pitting. I was thinking of replacing the barrel with a green mountain and refinishing the stock but if it is something special I will leave alone.

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Re: Hawkin Identification
« Reply #4 on: December 27, 2009, 11:04:42 AM »
Miroku is an old and well known Japnese firearms MFG (known best for their shotguns probably).   Among others they make firearms for Browning and Winchester.

Doubt there is much available in the way of parts for them, but these Sears Hawken's come up for sale now and then.   One in excellent conditon usually brings around $200.   
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Re: Hawkin Identification
« Reply #5 on: December 27, 2009, 11:24:35 AM »
Thanks for the reply. I have made some measurements and believe the 15/16 TC hawken barrel will fit

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Re: Hawkin Identification
« Reply #6 on: December 27, 2009, 12:36:04 PM »
I think sears stopped selling those in the late 70's, bout' the time T/C became popular. I know the pistols got a bad rap for poor quality and inaccuracy, but they where very in-expensive.

  and believe the 15/16 TC hawken barrel will fit

Maybe, the key areas for fit will be,,
 How the breech fit's over the lock plate and alienment with the hammer, that can usually be filed to fit and the hammer bent just a bit. The breech plug hook is easy too fit.
 The position of the wedgekey underlug on the barrel. Up/down or vertical adjustment is easy, but the horizontal location needs to be in place to avoid larger modifications. The front rail might be too long or short but that's easy to cut.

I guess the only way to find out is to find a t/c barrel and try it. There all over the place, find a local gunsmith or pawnshop, if they don't have one maybe they know someone who does.
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