fisherman66
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I’m looking to add to my collection of single shots. I have a lovely Ruger #1 RSI in 7x57. Recently I nabbed a 1930’s production German falling block in 22lr. I don’t shoot near as much as I like, but I don’t collect to just own. I love the slick actions and the “snick” and machine work that make using these rifles so satisfying. For that same reason I love revolvers.
The 1885 is by most accounts the premier non custom rifle. It’s older than Methuselah therefore metallurgy can be problematic in originals. I have no problem enjoying one in 22lr, but I’m not opposed to any easy to find ammo eating guns.
I haven’t kept abreast of all the different makers of the 1885 in contemporary steel. There’s Japanese and Italian made ones. There’s the golden trigger one. I think a Wyoming manufacturer is putting of the finest examples. I assume they are still being produced there.
Does anyone have experience comparing the ones made by different manufacturers or factories? I prefer the look of the Low Wall, but I like the idea of an ejector. My only demand is I need to be able to find ammunition to feed it.
That said, if anyone has a Hagn they’d like to give away...let me know.
The 1885 is by most accounts the premier non custom rifle. It’s older than Methuselah therefore metallurgy can be problematic in originals. I have no problem enjoying one in 22lr, but I’m not opposed to any easy to find ammo eating guns.
I haven’t kept abreast of all the different makers of the 1885 in contemporary steel. There’s Japanese and Italian made ones. There’s the golden trigger one. I think a Wyoming manufacturer is putting of the finest examples. I assume they are still being produced there.
Does anyone have experience comparing the ones made by different manufacturers or factories? I prefer the look of the Low Wall, but I like the idea of an ejector. My only demand is I need to be able to find ammunition to feed it.
That said, if anyone has a Hagn they’d like to give away...let me know.