Track's very best Jim Bridger's Hawken Rifle parts were selected by the well respected gunmaker, Michael Hayes of Park Rapids, MN, who built the fine rifle with tapered octagon barrel, shown above. Stocked in curly maple, this nice stock has fine tiger stripe figure, and is strikingly handsome. Trimmed with traditional iron furniture, this gentleman's Hawken rifle is profusely engraved. The snail bolster of the breech is hooked to the tang. Push the two barrel wedge keys open, withdraw the ramrod, and the barrel will lift and unhook from the tang, instantly, without tools, for easy cleaning after a day of shooting. The wedge keys have a capture slot with pin installed, so they can never be completely removed from the stock or lost. The mountain man appreciated ease of maintenance as much as we do, today. The long tang hooked breech plug is fitted with two tang bolts that engage the trigger plate, another correct Hawken feature. The trigger plate is very long, extending through the wrist, accepting two tang bolts from above. The long trigger plate, long tang, and two bolts, form a steel reinforced wrist, making the Hawken the strongest Plains rifle in this critical area. When viewed from above and below the tapered lock panels are clearly visible. The lock panels taper widest at the front, opposite from early long rifles which are widest at the rear. This architectural detail, influenced by English rifle makers, is pre-shaped in our Jim Bridger's pre-carved Hawken halfstock. A single lock bolt retains the lock, recessed into a tear drop shaped iron sideplate inlay. The classic beaver tail cheekpiece is a standard feature on half-stock Hawken rifles. The cheek is angled to recoil away from your face, an ingenious feature found on better rifles. Track's Jim Bridger's Hawken stock is available cut for a 1-1/8" tapered octagon barrel, making a handy offhand and hunting rifle.

Order our Jim Bridger's Hawken rifle parts set from our suggested list of parts to build a rifle similar to the one shown. This project is more challenging than traditional longrifles. The breech and tang need to be joined with glue or solder, so the barrel and tang assembly can be inlet as a single unit. Not recommended as a first time build. This project requires drilling, tapping, inletting, shaping, and finishing. This parts set typically requires 40 to 60 hours of skilled labor to complete. A basic understanding of longrifle building techniques as shown in the book Recreating the American Longrifle is advised, or the mentorship of a skilled gun builder. Many options are available to build this rifle. Each part will add to the website shopping cart individually. Select the parts you need for your project, so you can create your own custom rifle. Click on one of the links above or below to start your selections. You can find additional information about each part by clicking the product image, or part number.