European gunmakers produce some very light quality single shots, which is a niche not served very well here. Can some of you provide some makers names, models, calibers and weights? Seems to be a useful type of rifle that just has not been discovered in the U.S..

Fireplug

Blaser K 95

Barrel length 60cm (23.6"):
.22 Hornet
.222 Rem.
5.6x50 R Mag.
5.6x52 R
.243Win.
6x62 R Fr�res
6.5x57 R
6.5x65 R RWS
.270 Win.
7x57 R
7x65 R
.308 Win.
.30-06
.30 R Blaser
7.5x55
8x57 IRS
8x75 RS
9.3x74 R

Over-all length with 60cm (23.6") barrel:102cm (40")

Over-all length with 56cm (22") barrel:98cm (38.6")

Weight:
2.3 to 2.8kg(depending on caliber, without scope and mount):

Barrel length 65cm (25.6"):
6.5x68 R
7 mm Rem. Mag.
.300 Win. Mag.
.300 Weath. Mag.
8x68 S

Barrel length 68cm: 10.3x60 R(only with octagonal barrel)

Short barrel (56cm - 22") available for all calibers.


Check out www.blaser.de

Very nice rifles though rather expensive

If you see Blaser, then nearly always Krieghoff has the same: http://www.krieghoff.de/deutsch/models/mhu.htm#thu01

If you want a cheaper one, the Czech make also a rifle like that. But I couldn't find it on the www. At least here in Germany they offer it.

From Italy there is also one. I have to look for from whom.

It is produced by my friend Ing Sabatti
bye

Fireplug,
Watson rifles,Dumfries Scotland, makes sinlge shot rifles based on the old farquarson actions, any calibre you like!

Griff

Well, there are always Baikal rifles available. Very affordable, and the quality is acceptable.

http://www.baikalinc.ru/eng/prod/rifle/izh18mn/

[ 12-07-2002, 03:37: Message edited by: VKTM39 ]

Merkel makes a nice single shot, too.

http://www.gsifirearms.com/product/m-k1-main.html

BRNO make 2 varieties:

http://www.zbrojovka.com/a_arms.htm

[ 12-08-2002, 02:33: Message edited by: Curtis_Lemay ]

I like the K 95. Its accuracy is incredible for suh a lightweight gun. I have a 30 06 one on order with a .222 Rem barrel.

Aleko

Thanks All,

You have given me some good leads to follow.

Fireplug

I have always had a hankering for a single shot rifle of some sort. But have never managed to find one that I liked and could afford.

Ruger #1's are not that appealing.IMo I like the Dakota Model 10.

What else is out there? Most of the links in this thread don't work by the way!

Jacobs, check date for the first entry, 6 years ago,

that could be the reason why some members no longer exist and that the links are down.

The best single there is you say, a Blaser K77 might just fit that bill.

/C

Thanks for the suggestion. But I'm not overly keen on the K77 style of rifle. I much prefer the Falling Block or Rolling Block type of action.

Don't forget the HEYM Model 44B single-shot.

It's a very nice rifle too.

Burkhard

Again another break open style rifle. I've always been an admirer of the Heym bolt action rifles.