Well when it goes right it goes right. Here is another little find for the day. Ever hear of J & S Hawken. Remember the movie Jerimah Johnson, well tht is the rifle he was supposed to have carried. Hawken was a rifle maker in St. Louis and made Plains rifles circa 1820-1860. I have seen Hawkens sell in the 20,000 to 35,000 range in good shape. Now this isn't the greatest of condition and I am taking a chanch that this is right. Being as beat as it is, I would say $2000 is about right for this, if it is right. I have seen one advertised for $6250 that is in poor shape. This rifle has been cleaned and has a cracked stock which doesn't help matters but for $700 it is worth the risk. BTW the markings on the lock are correct.
