Investarm Hawken .50 Cal Flintlock Muzzleloading Rifle, 28 in Octagonal Barrel, Double-Set Triggers, Blued, 1981 (Charles Daly Import)
This Investarm Hawken flintlock in .50 caliber is a well-executed Italian-made reproduction marked with 1981 AH date code and Charles Daly import branding. It features a 28-inch blued steel octagonal barrel, double-set triggers, and classic Hawken styling with brass furniture and a right-side patchbox. Clear proof marks and manufacturer stamps add to its authenticity and collector interest.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The chamber is clean.
What’s Included
- Investarm Hawken .50 caliber flintlock rifle
Made by Investarm S.r.l. in Italy and imported under the Charles Daly brand, this single-shot muzzleloader follows the classic Hawken pattern. The barrel is clearly marked "BLACK POWDER ONLY - MADE IN ITALY - CAL. 50," aligning with its intended use and period-correct design.
The 28-inch blued steel octagonal barrel pairs with iron sights consisting of a blade front and an adjustable open rear, giving a clean, traditional sight picture. The flintlock action and double-set triggers offer a crisp, tunable trigger release suited to precise shooting with patched round ball or conical projectiles.
The hardwood half-stock includes a left-side cheekpiece and brass furniture throughout: a crescent buttplate, nosecap, and ramrod thimbles. A right-side circular-lid brass patchbox and a fore-end wedge/key with oval escutcheons complete the Hawken-style appointments. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches.
The lockplate carries tasteful scroll engraving, and markings include "Made in Italy," the Gardone star-over-shield proof, star-over PN black powder proof, the boxed I Investarm maker's mark, and the AH date code for 1981. Overall fit and finish present cleanly, with features that will appeal to both shooters and collectors of traditional muzzleloaders.