Hi.
I'am new to the accurate forum, been reading for several years though.
I have been thinking of gettin me a double rifle for some time now, after a frend of mine got his 400/450 the urge has been getting stronger.
Have been lookin at a 475 No2 3 1/2" Nitro from Karl Hauptman.
The gun is accoring to my frend in exelelent conditon and balanses beutiful.
I will have a look at it myself during may month.
Have anybody any knowlege of this manufacturer, not mutch to find on the web.

Some pictures of the gun at : http://www.beverensport.no/def...duct=4785&pageId=247

Sorry for my rather poor spelling, but english is not my native language.

Karl Hauptmann is a famous Ferlach Gun Maker with long tradition. His son Gerd runs now the Show. I know a number of people using there Doubles. He also builds Side by Sides with 3 Barrels !

Wow, very nice rifle....love the lines.

I love the lines of the barrels breech end as they flare out. I have a small DR that does that, also from Ferlach.

Beautiful rifle - side lock - gold plated triggers, locks & pins would be my guess & about US$13k. great deal in my humble opinion!

Good luck.

The rifle seems nice, have not seen it myself yet.
The lock is what I beleve is called a "Karstein Verschluss" Like a Greener but with 3 lips and crossbolt going through.

Not a english style double but it seems nice, I like it.

The internals of action is gold plated.
Price is about $12000, but I hope it is possible to get it down a bit. The marked for large bore doubles in Norway is limited.

Do anybody have experience with 475 No2.

Thanks

Many believe it is the best of the similar nitros with the lowest pressures.
Jim

Hi, Bjarte.

Gerd Hauptmann is a friend of mine and is attending "Villmarksmessen" (Thursday and Friday) (scandinavian game fair) in Lillestrøm the coming weekend. He will share the boot with mee. (Holt's auctioneers and Range Rover)

If you are able to organise it you are more then welcome to bring the gun to us so he can inspect the rifle himself. bee aware that the is only at the fair Thrusday en Friday.

Sorry but the rifle is not in my possession.
I live about 600km from Lillestrøm so no chance for me to take a "quick" trip.
Could you ask him about the rifle in general terms.

Bjarte