Armsport Inc. Hawken .45 Percussion Muzzleloader, 28-inch Octagon Barrel, 1979 Italian Reproduction
This Armsport Inc. Hawken is a .45 caliber, right-hand percussion caplock reproduction made in Italy in 1979 (Italian date code AE). It features a 28-inch octagonal rifled barrel, double set triggers, and classic brass furniture with a hardwood half-stock. Marked "Black Powder Only Cal 45" with Armsport Miami import marks and Italian proofs, it also has matching serial numbers on the barrel and breech, adding useful authenticity and consistency for collectors and shooters.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is notable finish loss with areas of pitting and rust. The chamber is clean. The rifling is sharp and shiny.
What’s Included
- Armsport Inc. Hawken .45 percussion rifle
The rifle uses a single-shot, right-hand percussion caplock with a hooked breech, aiding disassembly and cleaning. The lockplate and hammer are color case-hardened, and the trigger setup is a traditional double set arrangement for precise let-off.
The 28-inch octagonal rifled barrel is blued and paired with iron sights: a dovetailed front blade and an adjustable rear leaf. This sighting setup supports clear aiming while maintaining a period-correct appearance.
The hardwood half-stock includes a left-side cheekpiece and a brass patchbox, complemented by brass furniture throughout: buttplate, circular patchbox, nose cap, ramrod pipes, and wedge escutcheons. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches.
Markings include ARMSPORT – MIAMI, FLORIDA, "Black Powder Only Cal 45," "Made in Italy," Italian PN black powder proof, and the AE date code. The barrel and breech share matching serial numbers, and the barrel flat is stamped with assembly/inspection number 5201. Capacity is 1 round.