KAHNKE .54 CAL. MODEL
.54 cal., perc., single shot hunting pistol, unusual combination of both old and new technologies, adj. sights, walnut grips, 3.5 lbs. Mfg. 1988-disc.
KAHNKE GUN WORKS
Kahnke developed a lightweight contemporary style .50 cal. rifle and a companion .54 cal. single shot model. Both featured in-line ignition and resemble the Thompson Contender in appearance. The first version was introduced in 1982.
Previous manufacturer located in Redwood Falls, MN. Previously the Kahnke/Denali Gun Works trademark was manufactured by Mid-Western Outdoor Specialties, Inc. located in Joplin, MO.
KAHNKE GUN WORKS Black Powder Models
MODEL 94
- .45 (new 2006), .50, or .54 (new 2006) cal. perc., 24 or 30 (new 2006) in. blue or stainless steel barrel, 1:26 in. twist, adj. sights, walnut or laminated (new 2006) stock and forearm, 38 in. OAL, 6 lbs. Disc. 2007.
MODEL 82
- .36, .45, .50, or .54 cal. perc., hammer block safety, 10.5, 12, or 14 in. quick change barrel, drilled and tapped for scope mounts, Millett adj. sights, Herrett´s walnut grips. Disc. 2007.