Thank you for this delightful video. It is always pleasant to listen to Ralf explain how things work. He is extremely knowledgeable and a master of his trade. Hagn was clearly a genius in designing this elegant action. Fabulous!
I thoroughly enjoyed that. I served my Apprenticeship in engineering back in the day and it's always satisfying to watch someone who really knows what he is doing, because they always make it seem effortless, even when it's not. The Hallmark of a skilled Tradesman.
That is awesome! Thanks Mike for that great video!! Amazing how simple that action is(simple but I’m sure a lot of thinking went into making that simple! ) It reminds me of my browning BAR that you can pretty much take the action all appart just pushing pins out of the way!!
Thank you! I wish I had a set of drawings to go with the castings. Does the breach block have any camming action? It appears to be at right angles. Does it have the ability to cam the hammer back on opening or is it a rebounding system? What keeps the Firing pin from being stuck in the primer as is common with the Remington Hepburn ? This is a great single shot action though I feel the Farrow has some features that make it at least as good if not superior for some purposes. Again thanks for the video and especially for the introduction to Mr. Martini
Thank you as well. The firing pin has a robust spring to return it to battery after the impact of the hammer. You can see the spring in the video and Ralf refers to the spring when removing the firing pin bushing. The Farrow is a very fine design, yet with the hammer it is in a different category. Lock time is a factor - although to me not such a major consideration; which is why I like the 1885 so much. Still, Martin's action is in a way, in its own class - there is nothing that I know quite like it. I appreciate that you wrote and please keep writing. My best.
Quick suggestion, if I may? It might be useful for any of the owners of these "devices" if you could put in those "chapter markers", in case they need to review, or get to, a particular component?
I really know nothing about gun smithing, but is this single shot action,really simple…..many parts, pins,springs,etc. I appreciate the amazing strength and the working smoothly,of the many parts, angles, sizes,etc. very interesting. Thanks
Hey! Kochel am See... Bundesstraße 11 ! Ganz schön... And Fort St John, in one sentence! My uncle Morris lived in FSJ, I worked in Chetwynd (admitting it!), und wir haben auch in Bayern gewohnt { KZ=FFB}...sorry off-topic, but so cool to have the kind of "intersections" in life!
Good question. The main difference is that the 1885 has a hammer as you know and the Hagn is hammerless. The 1885 remains a brilliant design - as you know.
Nice. One can see why such things might be expen$ive. A lot of detailed design and execution, even though it seems simple. I have learned to NOT remove pins unless I have a ready replacement, but that is just me.🙃
I agree and encourage to not unnecessarily disassemble any rifle. With the Hagn, many custom makers, color case hardeners, tinkerers and curious owners do like to take the actions apart - which is true of just about all guns and other machines. Over time I've purchased several actions in boxes in pieces.😂 I like your approach to pins.
Many people like the Comblain and believe it is the best; others, the Farrow, others the 1885 - many like a single shot Mauser with no magazine....etc.... The good news is that whatever one believes is the best - is the best for the believer : ) As for technical matters; the people who believe the Hagn is the best say : Hagn is hammerless, the Hagn uses coil springs, faster lock time, better trigger, better extraction, simpler and more rigid action, better action dimensions and angle of tang and so on. All of these can be translated into deficiencies for those who like the 1885 better. Thanks for the notes and good shooting.
Notice the lead covered vice to prevent damage .
This action is extreemly simple and extreemly well thought out .
Thanks for introducing us to Mr Martini, great episode👍
Thank you for this delightful video. It is always pleasant to listen to Ralf explain how things work. He is extremely knowledgeable and a master of his trade. Hagn was clearly a genius in designing this elegant action. Fabulous!
Thank you!
Nice, really interesting content. I'd love to see more stuff like this.
I reported 2 scam comments. Thanks for posting this. I don't have one of these but appreciate the fine design of it.
I thoroughly enjoyed that. I served my Apprenticeship in engineering back in the day and it's always satisfying to watch someone who really knows what he is doing, because they always make it seem effortless, even when it's not. The Hallmark of a skilled Tradesman.
Wise words.
A wonderful design. Hagn & Martini combined for some of the best firearms ever made. Martini continues the tradition.
I have yet to find a higher quality, better made and designed firearm.
You could see a German guy doing this 1800’s Schuetzen. Amazing
Have loved this action for years but very little on the internet. On a spur I type in Hagn tonight - What a surprise!
Thank you gentlemen for an excellent educational video.
You're most welcome
That is awesome! Thanks Mike for that great video!!
Amazing how simple that action is(simple but I’m sure a lot of thinking went into making that simple! )
It reminds me of my browning BAR that you can pretty much take the action all appart just pushing pins out of the way!!
I'm glad the video worked out. I didn't know that about the BAR - I learn every day!
Outstanding Eye Candy
Awesome video, it’s amazing to see a master in action
Oh wow this was an awesome video! I'd love to see more gunsmithing videos! And definitely more videos with custom gun makers!
Thank you and will do!
Wonderful video. Love seeing a good gun smith at work.
Thank you! Hope all's well.
Teacher`s teacher exellent video my buddy! 👍👍👍
Glad the video is okay
Great video as always sir. Fascinating stuff
Very Intriguing Design Thank You Both For This Fine Video 😊😀😊
Our pleasure!
More of these Sir, plz...
Okay - will do
Thank you, sir, very informative, 👍👍👍👍👍
You're most welcome
Thank you! I wish I had a set of drawings to go with the castings. Does the breach block have any camming action? It appears to be at right angles. Does it have the ability to cam the hammer back on opening or is it a rebounding system? What keeps the Firing pin from being stuck in the primer as is common with the Remington Hepburn ? This is a great single shot action though I feel the Farrow has some features that make it at least as good if not superior for some purposes. Again thanks for the video and especially for the introduction to Mr. Martini
Thank you as well. The firing pin has a robust spring to return it to battery after the impact of the hammer. You can see the spring in the video and Ralf refers to the spring when removing the firing pin bushing. The Farrow is a very fine design, yet with the hammer it is in a different category. Lock time is a factor - although to me not such a major consideration; which is why I like the 1885 so much. Still, Martin's action is in a way, in its own class - there is nothing that I know quite like it. I appreciate that you wrote and please keep writing. My best.
Quick suggestion, if I may?
It might be useful for any of the owners of these "devices" if you could put in those "chapter markers", in case they need to review, or get to, a particular component?
Great idea - I don't know how - so will find out.
Just an idea... Nice video. Nice guys !
I really know nothing about gun smithing, but is this single shot action,really simple…..many parts, pins,springs,etc. I appreciate the amazing strength and the working smoothly,of the many parts, angles, sizes,etc. very interesting. Thanks
You're most welcome.
Hey! Kochel am See... Bundesstraße 11 ! Ganz schön... And Fort St John, in one sentence! My uncle Morris lived in FSJ, I worked in Chetwynd (admitting it!), und wir haben auch in Bayern gewohnt { KZ=FFB}...sorry off-topic, but so cool to have the kind of "intersections" in life!
That's really something; the probability is so low. Quite a difference between those places!
I’d like to know how the barrel is floated or bedded. What an elegant action
I think it is not free floated - seems to shoot quite well.
really cool thanks
Thanks Tony
the trigger is very much like an old Winchester lever action
Good eye
What’s the difference to an 1885 action?
Good question. The main difference is that the 1885 has a hammer as you know and
the Hagn is hammerless. The 1885 remains a brilliant design - as you know.
I bet quality wood is the hardest material to get nowadays for a custom gun?
It's expensive but available; mainly from Turkey
hi, is Ralph making these actions today?
I'm not aware of a new run but there are actions around. Limited though.
Nice. One can see why such things might be expen$ive. A lot of detailed design and execution, even though it seems simple. I have learned to NOT remove pins unless I have a ready replacement, but that is just me.🙃
I agree and encourage to not unnecessarily disassemble any rifle. With the Hagn, many custom makers, color case hardeners, tinkerers and curious owners do like to take the actions apart - which is true of just about all guns and other machines. Over time I've purchased several actions in boxes in pieces.😂 I like your approach to pins.
PizzA
Why better than 1885?
IT'S NOT.
Many people like the Comblain and believe it is the best; others, the Farrow, others the 1885 - many like a single shot Mauser with no magazine....etc.... The good news is that whatever one believes is the best - is the best for the believer : ) As for technical matters; the people who believe the Hagn is the best say : Hagn is hammerless, the Hagn uses coil springs, faster lock time, better trigger, better extraction, simpler and more rigid action, better action dimensions and angle of tang and so on. All of these can be translated into deficiencies for those who like the 1885 better. Thanks for the notes and good shooting.