Afternoon all,

 

I'm just getting into muzzleloader hunting so I decided to get a flintlock. I have some property out in PA so I went with a flintlock so I could hunt both the muzzleloader seasons out there. So I picked up a Sprignfield Hawken 50 Cal. flintlock off a small dealer out by my farm yesterday on my way home from their firearms season and I'm looking for some experienced info. I've done a little research and see that Traditions and Thompson Center have made these, was wondering if someone could tell me which one mine is since its not marked. I've also read that you can tell the year it was made by the last 2 digits in the serial number, is this is true? Ok so I couldnt get an good pictures but it reads from left to right- SPAIN Springfield Hawken 50 Cal. Black Powder Only 1-66" 209227. This is all on the left side of the barrel. Over all, the rifle is in very good condition and I am told it was only fired a few times. I paid $200 for it, what do yall think about the price. Any info or input would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks all

Sorry about the horrible picture but here ya go

 

CVA imported a "Springfield" Hawken. As to date of manufacture, I have no clue. The 1x66" twist is perfect for stabilizing a round ball. I would remove the lockwork's lockplate for inspection just to ensure there is no rust accumulated in the inner workings. Usually, it's a one or two-screw affair on the opposite side of the hammer to remove. It looks like it's in nice shape though.

Parker, thanks for the reply. I did as suggested and no rust. So its a CVA? I see that bass pro sells one but its percusion not flintlock. Either way im extremley happy with my purchase and can not wait to fire this thing.

I would say it could very well be by Traditions, as I have a Traditions Evolution made in Spain.