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Jacob and Samuel Hawken
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Jacob and Samuel Hawken were American gunsmiths and traders who operated from their shop in St. Louis, Missouri from 1825 to 1855. They are famous for designing the "plains rifle" named after them (the Hawken rifle).[1]
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Jacob Hawken | |
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Born | 1786 (1786) |
Died | 1849 (aged 62–63) |
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Occupation | Gunsmith |
Known for | Co-designer of the Hawken rifle |
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Quick Facts Samuel Hawken, Born ...
Samuel Hawken | |
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Born | (1792-10-26)October 26, 1792 |
Died | May 8, 1884(1884-05-08) (aged 91) |
Burial place | Bellefontaine Cemetery |
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Occupation | Gunsmith |
Known for | Co-designer of the Hawken rifle |
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