Austin halleck mountain rifle

I did replace the touch hole liner, cause to one in the rifle original? Never seen or shot one but cant recall hearing bad about them? Black Jack 40 Cal. Joined Nov 10, Messages Reaction score From what I have read and I have no firsthand knowledge , a lot depends on when it was made.

In it's later stages, the company apparently had pretty severe financial difficulties and quality during that time suffered badly. Perhaps someone more informed will chime in. Joined Nov 26, Messages 3, Reaction score 3, Hi, I just fixed one for a client. I suspect they first came out with a percussion gun and then created a flintlock by fitting a separate pan like a Siler , frizzen, frizzen spring, and flintcock.

The frizzen screw was drilled much too high through the bolster and lock plate such that there was only a paper thin thickness of metal above the screw. In addition, the screw was too short so that the head it inserts from the inside of the lock was only supported by the thin lock plate and not the thicker bolster. As a result, the hole in the lock plate broke under pressure from the frizzen on the screw.

I fixed it by simply making a longer screw that also goes into the bolster for support. It was incredibly stupid for the manufacturer to use the short screw when such an easy remedy longer screw was available. The tang on the hook breech is straight with no bend. Moreover, they did not blend the stock into the barrel and breech, just left it high and straight so the top of the standing breech is set down below the surface of the wood.

This gives the stock a clunky, hump-like appearance behind the barrel. The rest of the gun seems pretty good. The set triggers must be set to allow the lock to be brought to full cock. If you step back about feet and squint your eyes, the gun almost looks like a plains rifle. It shoots pretty well, at least after I fixed the botched frizzen screw. Bill Bryan 40 Cal. OldMtnMan - I did not know that. I bought a CVA percussion Kentucky long rifle kit with my first real paycheck back in when I was That was my first and only foray into black powder.

That kit cost me bucks and the completed rifle faded off into the sunset years ago like so many other things from that early time in my life. I just always figured CVAs of that period were all made in Spain like that kit was. Thanks again for the info. Quote from: smart dog on November 26, , PM. Does anyone know when Traditions got involved.

I saw one that the seller claimed was built in 99 but it was marked "Traditions" on the box as well as on the barrel Daryl Hero Member Posts: Daryl "a gun without hammers is like a spaniel without ears" King George V. Yes, really Daryl.

A lot of guys will disagree with you. Including me. Are you going to disagree with everything I say? Traditions put together several rifles from the parts inventory they purchased.

Their QC left something to be desired. When they moved to Utah, their quality started to fade, presumable due to the bean counters, and the competition from other makers. They couldn't stay competitive. Quote from: Daryl on November 28, , AM. Johnathan Browning was probably the closest. I had one of those. Kind of heavy and the main spring was a bit of overkill.

It would wear you out cocking it a lot. It shot pretty good, but nothing to brag about. Most companies just tried to come close.

We should call them plains rifles instead of Hawkens. Now i'm shooting a shorty, but it should be a good hunting rifle. I accept "Plains Rifle" to represent a genre or general category of rifle design that is representative of a period of American history and possibly place. I also accept it to represent something that was highly influenced by popular culture of the s and 80s.

And obviously the latter has overshadowed our understanding of the former in many ways. And in doing I am comfortable building something that looks more like what would have been procured from a maker in the early s than the s, even if that means modifying a Lyman GPR in ways that take it in that direction more so than what Invest Arms has produced. Pietro, that is a pretty good looking flint rifle you have there, too. Thanks - But I only bought it.

Interesting thread. I found the same rifle ad about a week ago and posted it on another forum It is my opinion that those who have never even seen or owned this rifle in real life should not be so quick to condemn it. I owned one once, several years back, and although I never fired it, I found it very pleasing to the eye with a very nice balance and exceptionally nice wood.

Wood to metal fit was much better than average So fancy in fact, that I sold it to a fellow for a handsome profit, and he new exactly what I had paid for the gun the year before First off, they were expensive That price difference may be a little high, but you get the picture. Second, they were representative of a Hawken and there were several companies trying hard to capture that market for considerable less out of pocket expense It was very nice, but not enough to warrant the huge price difference.

Now, fast forward about five or six years. Sorry for being so long winded, but it seems that some things just need a little more talkin than others. I have been shooting sidelock and underhammers for well over fifty years.

I ain't no spring chicken and have 32 front loaders of various types. Don't much care for the inlines. I was shooting about 4 inch groups at 50 yards from a bench. I consider this very good for 73 year old eyes, with beginning cataracs. I will gradualy work up a good load for this rifle, don't hunt anymore just informally target shoot. NRA life member benefactor. I saw one at Cabela's once and was impressed with everything but the drop.

It was a little hard to get down on the sights. Service members, veterans and those concerned about their mental health can call the Veterans Crisis Line to speak to trained professionals. To talk to someone, call and Press 1, send a text message to or chat at VeteransCrisisLine. If you or someone you know might be at risk of suicide, there is help.

Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at , text a crisis counselor at or visit suicidepreventionlifeline. I have one I bought 5 years ago. It was sold by discount site as a blemished seconds.