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10 February 2009, 18:40

MHC_TX

Martini & Hagn Single Shot

Here are some picture's of my Martini Single Shot. It has a 26" octagon to round barrel with a full length rib and integral quarter rib, with one standing and one flip up rear sight. It has flat top checkering. Caliber is 300 H&H. It has Talley scope rings that attach to the quarter rib. Unfortunately, the pictures do not do the gun justice.

10 February 2009, 19:09

Nomo4me

Very nice. Thanks for posting the pics.

10 February 2009, 19:14

Dall85

WOW!!!!

10 February 2009, 19:50

Michael Robinson

MHC_TX, your rifle is superb. Congrats!

10 February 2009, 20:05

Trez Hensley

Knowing that good wood and fine metalwork looks 20-30% (my guess) better in person than in pictures, I'd say you have an outstanding rifle.

Could you send it to me so that I can get a "better look". I'll put it in my will that it is to be returned to your family....

Canada does have a few really good gun makers. Ralph and Martin if you are reading this, well I'd like to say your many talents came together to make a fine rifle. The pride you have in your work shows through.

10 February 2009, 20:22

Charles_Helm

Very nice!

10 February 2009, 20:25

butchlambert

That is a very nice rifle!
Butch

10 February 2009, 20:27

HBH

Striking, to say the least. That flat top checkering surely lets the grain of the outstanding wood be showcased. Wonderful choice in checkering and cartridge for this rifle. You know I think it is hard to stand out in that room in Reno yet for me Martini's work has done just that, I have never seen better overall completion of a single shot.

Many Thanks

HBH

10 February 2009, 21:35

Stu C

Sure is beautiful. Was the rifle put together in the Martini and Hagn shop or did you have someone else stock it? Who did the engraving?

Great looking rifle.

cheers,
- stu

10 February 2009, 22:27

MHC_TX

Stu C,

I ordered the rifle from Ralf at the 2008 Reno show. Ralf did all of the work, except for the engraving........he told me who he uses for the engraving, but I can't remember his name. I picked out the wood......chose R-12 (shown here; 1st blank on left in both photo's).

Here are some photo's of the action in the white after engraving. This is a medium Hagn action with the tang safety option.

10 February 2009, 22:37

N E 450 No2

MHC

I handled a Single Shot Rifle Ralf had at the 2009 show in Reno, was that this rifle??

It was one of the best, if not the best single shots I have ever handled.

The Bolt Rifle he had there, likewise, was one of the best handling rifles I have ever seen.

The rest of the rifles at the Show handled like Boat Oars compared to Ralf's guns.

10 February 2009, 22:50

Marc_Stokeld

Wow. Don't know what else to say.

And that is an awesome delivery time as well. A year is a short time to wait for a rifle like that. There aren't many rifles of that caliber made every day, that's for sure!

10 February 2009, 22:58

MHC_TX

quote:
Originally posted by N E 450 No2:
MHC

I handled a Single Shot Rifle Ralf had at the 2009 show in Reno, was that this rifle??

It was one of the best, if not the best single shots I have ever handled.

The Bolt Rifle he had there, likewise, was one of the best handling rifles I have ever seen.

The rest of the rifles at the Show handled like Boat Oars compared to Ralf's guns.

I assume it was the same rifle, as Ralf took it to the Reno show for display at his table. Ralf told me that some guy was trying to buy it at the show (even offered him more than retail), but Ralf said he couldn't do that. The same guy ended up ordering one in .280 Remington.

10 February 2009, 23:53

GG375

Absolutely gorgeous - you are a lucky man - and those guys are real artists.

GG

11 February 2009, 01:17

N E 450 No2

MHC

I thought it looked like the same rifle.

That is one nice piece of workmanship.

Ralfs work is second to none.

11 February 2009, 02:19

jens poulsen

Thanks for sharing this fine rifle...

11 February 2009, 04:40

Trax

quote:
: Ralfs work is second to none.

Ill vouch for that....and all in very reasonable time, time and time again.,
a fine example of a true craftsman whos got his act together, so that the custom gun experience is how it deserves to be for the customer..

11 February 2009, 07:01

Big Earl

That's a real beaut! And in only one year, the guy is fast.

11 February 2009, 18:08

Gatogordo

Beautiful rifle. How does it shoot?

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11 February 2009, 19:09

MHC_TX

quote:
Originally posted by Gatogordo:
Beautiful rifle. How does it shoot?

I just got the rifle and haven't had an opportunity to shoot it. I still need to put a scope on it and I always like to properly break in the barrel. Ralf did tell me that he was getting 1-1/2" groups when he filed in the iron sights and he thought it was going to be a real shooter. I will report back when I have developed a load for it.

12 February 2009, 03:14

fla3006

Ditto what everyone else said, as good as they get.

12 February 2009, 03:24

maxbear

MHC_TX

Very nice rifle. I would of choose the same blank. The forend and tip is nicley shaped. Flat top checkering...well, that's just as classy as it gets IMHO.

Do you have a close up showing the checkering in greater detail?

12 February 2009, 04:59

jjs

Congrats on an exceptional rifle!!...works like this changed my view of single shot rifles....would love to see some pics showing the top of the barrel.

Thanks for posting....

12 February 2009, 06:47

GeoffM24

Incredible. Simply incredible.

12 February 2009, 20:25

MHC_TX

I will try and take some pictures of top of the barrel, quarter rib and some detailed photo's of the checkering.

13 February 2009, 00:46

trouthunterdj

Beautiful rifle. Thank you for sharing it with us.

ddj

13 February 2009, 04:46

shootaway

Congradulations.You have beautiful rifle.

13 February 2009, 06:28

Josh A.

MHC, that is a beautiful rifle. The only mistake is that rubber recoil pad. Should have been case colored steel. Art demands it.

j

13 February 2009, 06:37

Trax

Martini Hagn Rifles are built very much to be hunted with, that is their open & much encouraged philosophy as to why they build them.
..a rubber pad is very much in line with their purpose function & design.

13 February 2009, 20:49

MHC_TX

quote:
Originally posted by Josh A.:
MHC, that is a beautiful rifle. The only mistake is that rubber recoil pad. Should have been case colored steel. Art demands it.

j

Josh A.,

I actually agree with you on this point.....if I was going to do it again I would probably order it with a steel butt plate, but I don't think I would have it color case hardened (just checkered and blued).

This gun will not reside in the safe.....it will be hunted!

14 February 2009, 01:31

Marc_Stokeld

I actually liked the idea of a pad. Very functional on a fairly light .300 that will get used in the field. If you want to dress it up a little, then maybe cover it with leather? I even have a leather pad on my "rough weather deer rifle" and it has held up well over the years.

Did you happen to have a chance to find out who did that wonderful engraving?

14 February 2009, 11:04

Trax

quote:
Originally posted by MHC_TX:
This gun will not reside in the safe.....it will be hunted!

I am so glad to hear that!...

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A little wear & tear over decades, tis a small price to pay for many memorable experiences.
If someone cant accept marks on their rifle, I suggest they also leave their hunting boots at home to save wear on the soles, Im sure the guy who then buys them on ebay for $10(when the wife settles your estate) will sure appreciate it......

14 February 2009, 15:58

Rusty

I hope I see you at the range here in Houston. What a beauty! Aren't you a member of Bayou Rifles, Inc.?

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14 February 2009, 19:45

GeoffM24

quote:
Originally posted by MHC_TX:
quote:
Originally posted by Josh A.:
MHC, that is a beautiful rifle. The only mistake is that rubber recoil pad. Should have been case colored steel. Art demands it.

j

Josh A.,

I actually agree with you on this point.....if I was going to do it again I would probably order it with a steel butt plate, but I don't think I would have it color case hardened (just checkered and blued).

This gun will not reside in the safe.....it will be hunted!

In general I'm not a huge CC fan but on this rifle I really like it.

17 February 2009, 00:02

MHC_TX

Here are some more pictures of the top of the gun & checkering, etc.

17 February 2009, 00:07

butchlambert

Now those pics are great! I like the detail.
Butch

17 February 2009, 00:09

MHC_TX

quote:
Originally posted by Rusty:
I hope I see you at the range here in Houston. What a beauty! Aren't you a member of Bayou Rifles, Inc.?

Rusty,

I am not a member......ForrestB has invited me out there a couple times, but unfortuately I haven't been able to make it there yet.

17 February 2009, 00:12

MHC_TX

quote:
Originally posted by butchlambert:
Now those pics are great! I like the detail.
Butch

Yeah, I had to wait till my wife went to the store, so I could lay the rifle on her clean bath towels

17 February 2009, 04:35

jjs

Thanks for posting the extra pics....that is one fantasic looking rifle. The skill and workmanship is evident!

What scope will you be mounting? How does it come up to your shoulder, handle-- sight picture compared to bolt rifles?

Thanks again....

17 February 2009, 04:53

marley7x57

Not as nice as this Hagn but thought some might enjoy seeing it. Built by Roger Green, Remington 7mm Magnum. Fist load shot 3 into 3/8 inch so I suspect 300 H&H could do as well.

Engraving by Eric Gold