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Posted by capt.vic on 3/29/2008, 8:42 pm, in reply to "Re: hawes 36 cal navy"
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: About the only thing I know about Hawes is
: they built a lot of cheap crap during the
: "Spagetti Western" single action
: craze of the 60s. They were made of mystery
: metal with steel liners in the barrel and
: cyliners.
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: I just bought a used hawes 36 cal. hawes
: went
: out of business years ago. it appears that
: it is an exact replica of the pietta. hawes
: was just a importer.the gun was built in
: italy. the gun is in truly perfect
: condition. it came in a kit the original
: balls caps and flask are still in the box
: there are 96 balls and 96 caps so I figure
: it was shot 1 time. can anyone tell me if
: pietta actually built this gun. It is a 1858
: model full steel frame with top strap over
: cylinder. it looks just like the 36 cal
: police with 5.5 in barrel. Thanks Vic (
: sundowner )
: This 36 is all steel with case hardened frame. on the frame are the letters PN XX9 Thanks for your reply.
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