HAWKIN RIFLE USED BY CHARLTON HESTON IN THE FILM “THE MOUNTAIN MEN”.

HAWKIN RIFLE USED BY CHARLTON HESTON IN THE FILM “THE MOUNTAIN MEN”. SN NSN. This contemporary J&S Hawkin rifle was used by Charlton Heston in the film “The Mountain Men”. It is a fancy striped curly maple stocked .58 Cal flintlock rifle. The swamped bbl was made by Bill Large and it’s builder was John Speak who is a builder of muzzle loading rifles and a consultant to the film industry and History Channel. Charlton Heston was trained in the use of this rifle by Phil Spangenburger, noted historian, author, and film consultant. This rifle comes with a photograph showing Phil Spangenburger, Jerry Crandall (noted frontier artist and reenactor) and Charlton Heston holding this very same rifle during filming. This rifle was purchased by the consignor directly from Mr. Spangenburger. CONDITION: As new throughout. 4-49664 RG116 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2450	$5,175.00	HAWKIN RIFLE USED BY CHARLTON HESTON IN THE FILM “THE MOUNTAIN MEN”. SN NSN. This contemporary J&S Hawkin rifle was used by Charlton Heston in the film “The Mountain Men”. It is a fancy striped curly maple stocked .58 Cal flintlock rifle. The swamped bbl was made by Bill Large and it’s builder was John Speak who is a builder of muzzle loading rifles and a consultant to the film industry and History Channel. Charlton Heston was trained in the use of this rifle by Phil Spangenburger, noted historian, author, and film consultant. This rifle comes with a photograph showing Phil Spangenburger, Jerry Crandall (noted frontier artist and reenactor) and Charlton Heston holding this very same rifle during filming. This rifle was purchased by the consignor directly from Mr. Spangenburger. CONDITION: As new throughout. 4-49664 RG116 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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