J.K. Hawken Rifle Kit
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Wait times approximately 1-3 months.
The classic plains rifle, and a great first build
The J.K. Hawken is our take on the Hawken plains rifle of the mid-1800s St. Louis and western frontier, the half-stock percussion rifle that went west with hunters and travelers. It is authentic to the spirit of the originals, and it is a percussion rifle, which is reliable and straightforward and makes it a good first muzzleloader for many builders. We rate it easy for beginners because the inletting and the hard machining are already done. You will still finish the wood and metal, but you do not need a shop full of tools or prior gunsmithing experience.
The design is ours and the machining is ours. The hand work, and the satisfaction, are yours. If you want help deciding, read our guide on how to choose a Hawken rifle kit.
The Hawken percussion lock is included. The price you see is the complete kit price.
For PDF downloadable versions of the specifications and price list, go to our downloads page.
Specifications
| Style | Hawken, mid-1800s St. Louis and western frontier. Authentic to the spirit of the originals. |
| Length of Pull | 13 5/8" |
| Drop in Stock | 3.5" drop at the heel measured from the sights |
| Cast Off | None |
| Barrel Length | 31" to the standing breech |
| Barrel Profile | Tapered 1.062" at breech, .900" at muzzle. Interchangeable barrels (fixed outer dimensions) |
| Patchbox | Optional iron patch box |
| Trigger | Double set triggers |
| Lock | Kibler's CNC Hawken percussion lock |
| Calibers | .45, .50, .54, .58 rifled |
| Barrel Twist | From 1:48 to 1:70 depending on caliber and manufacturer |
| Customer Wood Size | 31" x 6" x 2" |
| Stock Wood Options | Standard Maple (0-35% curl), Fancy Maple (35-65% curl), Extra Fancy Maple (65-90% curl), Walnut, Cherry, Customer Wood |
| Difficulty Level | Estimated difficulty for beginners: easy |
| Finished Weight | Approximately 8.5 lbs for .45 caliber and 7.5 lbs for .58 caliber |
| Optional Inlay Package | German silver oval cheek and key escutcheons |
Price List
Prices include the Kibler percussion lock.
| Hawken Price List | Maple (0-35% curl) | Fancy Maple (35-65% curl) | Extra Fancy Maple (65-90% curl) |
| Base | $1,725 | $1,900 | $2,075 |
| Inlay Package | $1,835 | $2,010 | $2,185 |
| Patchbox | $1,915 | $2,090 | $2,265 |
| Patchbox and Inlay Package | $2,025 | $2,200 | $2,375 |
| Cherry | Walnut | Customer Wood | |
| Base | $1,725 | $1,900 | $1,685 |
| Inlay Package | $1,835 | $2,010 | $1,795 |
| Patchbox | $1,915 | $2,090 | $1,875 |
| Patchbox and Inlay Package | $2,025 | $2,200 | $1,985 |
Shipping
Liquid Shipping
Liquids will not ship in the kit box. There are different regulations that apply to the chemicals that we sell and they will need to ship ground, when the kits will ship USPS Priority Mail. Plus, it would really stink if a liquid were to leak on your beautiful new kit!
Order tracking
You will receive tracking information when your item ships. For kits, you will be contacted before shipment and after shipment so there is no need to worry about a kit box shipping when you are out of town. All other packages will ship when available and you will be emailed a tracking link.
Get in touch
If you have questions, feel free to email us at info@kiblerslongrifles.com or give us a call at 330-551-5844. Even if you have to leave a message, we promise to get back with you right away. Bree can answer most questions and she will be sure to ask Jim when needed.