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Hawken rifle
Photo: Mike Cumpston other_versions= · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Hawkenrifle

Bolt-Action Rifles · United States · 1823
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Hawkenrifle

Hawken rifle
Hawken rifle Photo: Mike Cumpston other_versions= · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
50
Reliability
70
Stopping Power
40
Durability
90
Ergonomics
30
Optics-Readiness
0
Calibre Versatility
20
Build Quality
85
Cost-Effectiveness
95
Origin United States
CategoryBolt-Action Rifles
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1823–1884
Operators3 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
54
Bolt-Action Rifles MASS Rating
57/101
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
229/308
All-Time
Bolt-Action Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
50
Reliability
70
Stopping Power
40
Durability
90
Ergonomics
30
Optics-Readiness
0
Calibre Versatility
20
Build Quality
85
Cost-Effectiveness
95
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Hawken rifle
Production
1823–1884
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
57
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
54
bolt-action rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • DesignerSamuel Hawken
  • Weight (Empty)10 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
▣Operation4MOD.4
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Effective Range (point)365.76 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production End1884
  • Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1823Production started
  2. 1884Production ended
203
years in service
61
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 3 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A firearm action utilizing a flint to strike a frizzen, producing sparks to ignite the priming charge and fire the weapon.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A firearm feed system where only one round is chambered and fired per cycle, requiring manual reloading.
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