Investarm Hawken .50 Cal Percussion Muzzleloader, 28" Octagonal Barrel, Double-Set Triggers, Factory Engraved, 1981 Italian Proofs
This Italian-made Investarm Hawken is a .50 caliber percussion muzzleloader from 1981 (Italian date code AH) with a factory scroll-engraved lockplate. It features a 28" blued octagonal barrel with an under-rib, open sights, and classic brass furniture on a hardwood half-stock with a cheekpiece. Proof and maker markings confirm its origin and manufacture, making it a well-documented reproduction of the Hawken pattern.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Poor - Noticeable dirt, stains, significant corrosion or damage.
Bore Fouling: Severe Fouling - Extensive corrosion, pitting, or erosion.
Bore Rifling: Poor Rifling - Rifling heavily worn or filled with fouling or debris.
Specific Condition Notes: The nipple is missing. The bore is severely rusted. There is pitting and wear throughout. Mechanically, it seems to function well.
What's Included
- Investarm Hawken .50 caliber percussion rifle
Made by Investarm in Italy, this Hawken-pattern muzzleloader carries clear proof and maker markings, including the Gardone crest, star-over-PN black powder proof, and the boxed "I" for Investarm. The barrel is marked "BLACK POWDER ONLY - MADE IN ITALY" and "CAL. 50," with the Italian date code AH indicating 1981.
The 28" blued octagonal steel barrel is fitted with an under-rib, two ramrod thimbles, and a forward sling-swivel stud. Sighting is handled by a dovetailed front blade and an adjustable open rear, providing a traditional sight picture appropriate to the pattern.
The hardwood half-stock incorporates a left-side cheekpiece and is complemented by brass furniture, including a crescent buttplate, circular-lid patchbox, trigger guard, nosecap, and entry pipe. This combination gives the rifle a classic Hawken aesthetic rooted in period styling.
The percussion sidelock uses an external hammer and double-set triggers, offering the familiar feel of a traditional muzzleloader. It is a single-shot design with a 1-round capacity, as expected for the type, and has a listed length of pull of 14.25.
A factory scroll-engraved lockplate adds a refined detail to the rifle, aligning with the reproduction’s period-inspired presentation. The overall blued finish ties the metalwork together in a consistent, traditional look.