Ralf Martini 6.5x55 Take Down

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27 July 2022, 21:41

McKay

Ralf Martini 6.5x55 Take Down

Ralf recently finished a rifle for my wife. Could not be happier. I am having issues with my photo hosting site. Would love to get some pictures up. If someone would not mind posting them for me can you please PM me your email and I will get them forwarded.

thx!

27 July 2022, 22:29

McKay

Thanks for posting! This one is on a GMA action. All integral octagon to round barrel.

He just received a Mayfair action for mine which is going to be in a 300 H&H. Going to do swing mounts on that one. Other than that almost identical to this one. Possibly finer engraving.

27 July 2022, 23:58

SDH

Spectacular craftsmanship that Ralf has made a career accomplishment. Beautiful as well.

ACGG Life Member, since 1985

28 July 2022, 04:06

4WD

Beautiful Rifle. Thanks for sharing.
Have you had a takedown rifle before? Curious what Ralf’s experience on accuracy is vs a standard rifle?

28 July 2022, 04:40

Michael Robinson

THAT is true love!

Truly a magnificent rifle, in every way!

Mike

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28 July 2022, 19:26

bwanamrm

Ralf's rifle are always the highest form of the gunmaker's art! Certainly this is a prime example.

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And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
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28 July 2022, 22:05

Duane Wiebe (CG&R)

No doubt about it..the grand old Swedish cartridge is here to stay.

28 July 2022, 22:07

Biebs

Mac, that will be a fitting back-up rifle to your Marcel Thys 577 double.

29 July 2022, 21:00

Double BC

Love it, really neat stock inky. I’ve never seen CCH match a stock so well the colours really compliment each other.

30 July 2022, 02:57

custombolt

Congratulations Mac on a fine new custom.

I sort of recall seeing a bunch of these super inky blanks for sale not so many years ago. Might have been on E---. Thought they were too black until I saw what Ralf did with this one. Nice one Ralf!

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02 August 2022, 18:04

squeezenhope

About sixty years ago word was out, "We are running out of good walnut". Well, like oil, that may be true, it just hasn't happened yet.
Stunning rifle.

03 August 2022, 18:19

McKay

quote:
Originally posted by Kolo-Pan:
What brand is the action?

GMA

05 August 2022, 16:48

surefire7

Oh my. What a stunning rifle!!

A bit of pride of ownership I’d say…

14 March 2023, 04:48

10generation

What kind of wood did Ralf use on the rifle and is that a rubbed oil finish - like the matte nature of it.

14 March 2023, 23:38

dogcat

quote:
Originally posted by Michael Robinson:
THAT is true love!

Truly a magnificent rifle, in every way!

I would say so.....
Wow!

23 March 2023, 08:13

Otto$1946

Ralf, is a Friend of mine and a neighbour as well. He is a true master of nis art, but, is now too busy.

I have never seen a superior gun artist and enjoy his work immensely.

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"I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. -Henry David Thoreau, Walden

23 March 2023, 21:00

clayman216

Thanks for sharing. It is a beautiful rifle and a perfect example of the work of Ralph. He is among the best.

09 April 2023, 20:32

Wasserwulf

Sorry, I don't get it. I know it is very well-made but it could do with some restraint. The wood grain makes the stock look dirty and the color case-hardening looks like an oil spill. All overdone. In this case, less would definitely be more.

10 April 2023, 07:28

Sabretooth

I am amazed in awe at the beauty that I see. Unreal!

10 April 2023, 16:47

yumastepside

I didn't want to be the first to say it, but I agree with Wasserwulf, way too busy for my taste. This is not to say the workmanship is not incredible, credit where credit is due, but I prefer a much plainer overall finish. Everyone has their own taste in these matters.

Roger

11 April 2023, 01:52

Duane Wiebe (CG&R)

Neither one of yu shuld feel like party poopers.

This is a forum, could be sonething like a seminar...Folks post their produects...perhaps hoping only for polite applause.

Polite applause really doesn't accomplish the spirit of seminar.

Constraint is an issue and it's fair to point it out .

Hope I've chosen my words caredully

11 April 2023, 02:29

bghntr416

Just fine to have different taste in a custom. Sometimes the line can be crossed into "gaudy territory." However, I would GLADLY trade one of my very nice but "plainer" custom rifles for that one. Just sayin...

11 April 2023, 21:04

D Humbarger

Exquisite workmanship. Surely destined to be a safe queen.

Doug Humbarger
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Yankee Station

Try to look unimportant. Your enemy might be low on ammo.

12 April 2023, 02:45

montea6b

I like it. I'd be afraid to hunt with it, but I like it...

Personally I would take fancy wood with simple point pattern checkering than a more plain stick with crazy ribbon patterned checkering. We all have our own unique tastes, that's what makes this so fun.

14 April 2023, 18:34

dogcat

quote:
Originally posted by D Humbarger:
Exquisite workmanship. Surely destined to be a safe queen.

No safe queen for me. Take that Miss Universe out and hunt with it, shoot it, love it. Never but a beautiful anything where it can’t be seen!,,,

16 April 2023, 19:58

Duane Wiebe (CG&R)

Yeah...like a gorgeous lady ...Well...ya know what I mean.

19 April 2023, 03:48

surefire7

That rifle will surely bring pride of ownership to the lucky lady!