Videos tagged with Hawken Rifle

This video from The Gun Vault features Ashley Hlebinsky visiting the Cody Firearms Museum to showcase John "Liver-Eating" Johnson's Hawken Rifle. The museum, part of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming, houses a significant collection of firearms. The video highlights a specific historical rifle, drawing attention to its provenance and the legacy of its owner.

This guide provides a detailed, step-by-step process for cleaning a Hawken rifle, applicable to most muzzle-loading firearms. It covers disassembly, thorough cleaning of the bore and action using specialized tools and cleaning solutions like 'Moose Milk' and Ballistol, and proper reassembly. The instruction emphasizes practical techniques, including flushing fouling and protecting against rust, drawing on extensive experience.

This guide introduces beginners to black powder shooting, recommending the 1851 Colt Navy revolver in .36 caliber for its manageable recoil and affordability. It details essential components like powder, projectiles, and lubrication, emphasizing critical safety warnings against using smokeless powder. Essential tools and proper loading, shooting, and cleaning procedures for black powder firearms are also covered.