Jacob and Samuel Hawken
Jacob Hawken | |
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| Born | 1786 |
| Died | 1849 (aged 62–63) |
| Nationality | United States |
| Occupation | Gunsmith |
| Known for | Co-designer of the Hawken rifle |
Samuel Hawken | |
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| Born | October 26, 1792 |
| Died | May 8, 1884 (aged 91) |
| Burial place | Bellefontaine Cemetery |
| Nationality | United States |
| Occupation | Gunsmith |
| Known for | Co-designer of the Hawken rifle |
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).