Gunner,
The architecture of those late era S. Hawken 1/2 stocks is nothing but Hell for Stout! Definitely made for the rigors of the trail. As Mr. Baird and others so aptly illustrated! And, there are now ample quality-built contemporary commercial models available for any who would like the experience!
Founder
Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester
"Come, shall we go and kill us venison?
And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools,
Being native burghers of this desert city,
Should in their own confines with forked heads
Have their round haunches gored."
WS
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