This replica rifle started out as a used "Hawken" I bought from a neighbor a few months ago. First, I re-contoured the stock to make it less "St. Louis" and more Burks County, PA, polished and stained. Next, I replaced the modern rear sight and cut a new dovetail slot to move the front sight three inches back. The bluing was removed from the barrel and lock and replaced by browning. The most important change was grinding the muzzle down and adding a lug under the muzzle to fit a Model 1835 US Bayonet. This was copied from one dug at Shiloh and a few others that have survived in museums and private collections. This should be a good rifle for 1861 events, or for a 1864 Georgia Militiaman, for example.
Dave Stieghan
Dave Stieghan
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