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September 10, 2001, 02:50 PM
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Join Date: February 20, 2001
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$200 for a name??
In the new Cabela's master catalog, the Cabela's brand Traditional Hawken Rifles look identical in almost every detail to the T/C Hawkin rifles on the next page but the Cabelas brand are $200 cheaper. What gives?
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September 10, 2001, 03:34 PM
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Join Date: November 2, 1998
Location: Colorado
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Probably made in Spain but I would need someone to confirm it. Spanish blackpowder guns can be quite good as can be seen in some CVA products.
If I had space, I'd be tempted myself or for that .32 cal rifle Cabelas sells. It would be nice to make it into a child's gun by shortening the barrel and shortening the length of pull. Add a patchbox and voila!
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September 10, 2001, 05:15 PM
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Join Date: October 29, 1998
Location: Colorado
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IIRC, Cabelas Hawkin is made by Investarms of Italy, the same company that makes the Lyman Great Plains Rifle. High quality stuff.
With TC, you are paying for a name, made in USA, and a lifetime warranty.
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