This bottom view shows the sturdy iron toeplate, long trigger bar of the double set triggers, and the early flat grip rail style Hawken triggerguard. A small gap exists on the tail of the triggerplate, common to nearly every Hawken rifle we have seen, since the arc of the long trigger bar becomes larger as it enters the stock deeper. Screw slots in the toeplate, trigger plate, and other parts of the gun are aligned with the barrel, a nice touch. This late flint era lock, circa 1820 - 1830, is a correct choice for this fullstock Hawken rifle. Notice the waterproof pan, with rain gutters on either side, and anti-friction roller on the frizzen spring.
Instant ignition is enhanced by the perfect position of the vent liner.
Counter bored inside, it brings the main charge very close to the flash in the pan, where the intensity of radiated heat from the priming charge is dramatically greater. Double lever double set triggers are tuned to allow the lock to be cocked, or the triggers set, in any sequence. The large bow of the triggerguard allows easy access, even during cold weather hunting. Notice the early style straight front trigger, typically found on early Hawken rifles. The trigger adjustment screw is visible between the triggers.