I inherited a Ruger No 1 International (Mannlicher-style full stock) from my dearly departed father. Chambered in 30-06. It's feather-light and kits like a mule, but I love it.

Here it is 2022 . Martin is now making his rifles in Canada . I purchased a rifle from him last month . Am shopping for one of his falling blocks in 6.5x55 Swede now. Have Ruger#1 in 25/06 , Winchester Hi-wall in 25/06 , Pedersoli trapdoor in 45/70 , and a Browning 1885 low-wall in .243 . Along with 2 1870 breech block Enfields . I was looking at buying a rolling block Remington , but nixed it after hearing rolling block accidents .

Thank you Mike for sharing these beautiful examples of craftsmanship and simplicity; a beautiful collection.

I learned to shoot on a Stevens falling block 22LR when I was just a wee lad. I will always enjoy the frenetic game of mag-dumping automatics, but single shooters are a more sedate experience that has you enjoying the scenery a bit more during the ride. Someday I'd like to own a Ruger No.1, any caliber I can get my hands on. I accidentally became a Ruger fanboy somewhere along the way and this fact doesn't really bother me. I've never heard of Hagn but perhaps someday I might seek one of those out as well. Handmade rifles would be a unique experience I'm sure. Thanks for showing us your fantastic collection.

Excellent video. An acquaintance and fellow hunter purchased, as his first center fire rife, nearly fifty years ago, a Ruger No.1 in .308 and has since added several more to his battery. Would you believe that the ONLY center fire rifles he owns and hunts with are Ruger No.1s? This gent is well heeled and could probably buy any bolt, pump, or semiauto rifle he wanted but has none of those action types in his gun vault. He shoots (practices) a LOT with his Rugers before taking any one of them on a hunting trip and has been very successful at bringing home the meat for his freezer over the years. Keep up the great work!

I really enjoy your video's, you've got a really good approach to guns, informative and respectful to the gins and buyers interested..thanks!!

That is the most beautiful rifle I have ever seen. (You know which one) Thanks so much for sharing your treasures.

absolutely exquisite rifles, sir. that beautifuly figured stock just took my breath! beautiful!

I just found your channel recently, i really like your videos and your collection!

I'll give the nod to the Ruger #1. I had a Ruger #1 Varmint in the 1980's and it shot sub-minute of angle. I sold it like a dunce to purchase a left-handed Kimber model 84. The Kimber was THE worst shooting rifle I ever owned. NEVER, EVER sell an accurate rifle, NEVER!

Hi, I love your easy going reviews. I have a falling block rifle that is Extremely beautiful work of art, it is engraved like a Swiss watch and was awarded to the world champion rifle man in 1909 in Germany. I believe it to be a one of a kind due to the sterling silver plaque attached to the stock listing the history of the event. I can send pictures if you would like them. Not sure how to contact you with more detail. Let me know if you would be interested.

watching your videos for longer than I just can ever remember. This one in my opinion hits very closely to the top !! These are just the most beautiful rifles ever made & you have done that beautiful job of bringing them to the place they belong On the roster scale of they Truly belong! 👍thank you so much! Perhaps you can n Meet sometime as your have so

You are showing some wonderful firearms. My resources are nowhere near yours but I am refining my collecting and getting some less seen pieces.

Thank you for the interesting video. The Hagan rifle is a sight to behold, and assumably to hunt with. I too am a proponent of the single shot hunting rife. I once owned a Ruger No. 1 chambered in 9.3x74R, which I enjoyed hunting Elk with. Mine had one tendency however that I found undesirable, and that was the safety. It would constantly spring into the fire position with the slightest pressure, say from brushing up against clothing, spruce bows, backpacks, etc. while stalking through the timber. I would remedy this by not fully lifting the block until I was ready to shoot. Thus, keeping the rifle out of commission until ready. I got used to it, but it was still distracting when in the dark timber and only seconds were given to take a good shot. Perhaps Mr. Hagan found the same issue and designed the different safety.

I have a Ruger no.1 tropical Sporter in 45/70 that I bought In 1976, my favorite firearm that I own. I love it

In the 70s I purchased several Ruger rifles. I had model 77s in 30/06, 7mm Remington Magnum, and 243. I had a Ruger Number 1 in 300 Winchester Magnum and a Number 3 in 30/40 Krag. All had missed up rifling in them. About half up the bore the rifling was straight and did not spin The 30/06 had a off center chamber and the brass would bulge out when fired. I traded those off for other rifles. I now have Winchester Model 70s and CZ 550s. I really liked the looks of the Rugers until you opened the action and saw the as cast surfaces. I look at them at stores, but when I throw it to my shoulder and work the bolt they are difficult to push forward and seem to hang up. The CZs are cast and the bolt operation is smooth throughout its operation. The crf Winchesters are smooth as glass.

Great video. Was not aware of falling block rifles. I shall do some homework. A hint, most video cameras hunt for focus in low light situations. Add a couple of standard lamps without shades to the room with 5000 degree, daylight, LED 100 watt equivalent bulbs (Home Depot - Lower, etc.) and you should see an improvement in focus time from your camera.

strength thru engineering and pure elegance. what's not to love....

I have a Ruger No. 1 in 7 mm Rem Mag, love it . After seeing this video, I want a Hagn.

Very beautiful Rifles. I've always liked falling blocks. Have not aquired one yet.

rifle is absolutely beautiful. it is nice to see guns made with style in a time where guns look so cheaply made today.

Your videos are never boring! By the way, I bought some Ballistol and I ordered some Rangoon Oil from Westley Richards! Talking about barrels there’s a genius barrel maker in western Montana named Dan Lilja. He makes incredible barrels! He used to build rifles but now just concentrates on barrels. I have one of his barrels on a 10/22 and it is super accurate!

Very Beautiful rifles !!! Thank you for showing these !

I've never owned a Ruger No 1, but I do have two No 3's, one in .22 Hornet, the other in .375 Winchester. Very strong actions.

Fellow lover of single shots here, both in falling block and break action. A shame there aren't more options in the single-shot pistol world though. There's T/C, and not much else...

One of the strongest single shots made

For those who appreciate fine craftsmanship, these are exceptionally nice rifles. They really make the rifle I carved from an old, barbed wire fence post, look subpar.

sir, thank you, I'll look forward that .

you sir.... Have TASTE!!

When it comes to over all quality your right about the Hagn. For me aesthetic appeal is with the Sharps and the High wall. Don't ask me why because it's like looking at women, some ya like and some ya don't..!

I would like one of these rifles in 7mm-08 or 22-250 for target shooting. Great review 👍

I miss my number 1.

I have a Ruger 1V in .223. It's an elegant, but heavy rifle. Mine must be an older version as it has the red recoil pad and a pretty fancy figured stock. Don't know why but I just don't shoot it much.

Sir, thanks for a look at your single shot rifles , I've enjoyed combination rifle/shotgun for meny years do you have any examples you mite like shear ?? kind Regards

Would love to own a No1. .....so nice.

hello...first off, I have always enjoyed watching your video's....and recently subscribed...all of my shooting experience over the years has been with bolt style rifles,but lately I have become very interested in single shot rifles...So,when I came across this video I was excited to watch and listen to your explanations and comparisons,,ect.. I have to say that your hagn rifles are absolutely beautiful...the craftsmanship is unparalleled in my opinion...they are so pleasing to the eye...Wow...thank you for bringing to my attention these works of art..now all I have to do is start budgeting to own one..thanks again,keep up the great presentations ..it sure would be fun to be your next door neighbor.....btw, I would like to invite you to take a look at my contribution into the shooting sports...I have a small company here in chico,ca. and I produce a very unique custom walnut ammo box,in pistol and rifle calibers...I think you will find them very interesting...my web site is www.openrangecreations.com. I also have a gallery page after you take a look at the main home page,if your interested in looking a some of the different styles of ammo boxes I make....hope to hear from you in the future....thanks, jb

I like single shot rifles and hunt whitetails with a custom reproduction Southern Mountain flintlock rifle in .45 caliber. Do you know of single shot rifles that are built like semiautomatics, I.e. eject the cartridge and then stay open such that you feed in the next cartridge by hand? Such a rifle would spread out the recoil in time due to the backward motion of the bolt and hence be easier on the shoulder.

Do You know the Eabco M97? I just started researching about all kinds of single shot guns, and once in a while I discover something slightly different!

The Stevens Model 44 1/2 has a following, I just got one in .22lr, originally in .32-40. It would make a good .45-70.

I can see an old Brit Farquason action in there somewhere !!!.

The roller safety is quiet, which is better for hunting.

I think I saw a Browning falling block single shot rifle in 22-250...but I wasn't sure if I want to pay 1000+tax Canadian dollars for a single shot second hand rifle back then :D. But yes, they are beautiful and very pleasant to rock the action :D.

Well Mike, I am going to have to challenge your assessment of the "Best" Falling block. You obviously either do not know of or have access to the Franz Langenhan Kienaliberbuchse .22LR in Octogen barrel. By serial number over 4000 were made in the 1920's. You can look up the info on the web. I sincerely hope you can get one for a tryout. Mine is as accurate as some of the new $1500.00 22's.

Congratulations on a great channel and a very eclectic gun collection ! There is a groove on the fore end tip of the Ruger number one . Do you know the purpose of this feature ?

...of course we all know that John Moses Browning was the greatest firearms designer of all time...and it would follow that his 1885 falling block design was the best ever...

NICE STOCK

i'm jealous of that robert page I love those guns and i wouid like to get one in the same caliber.I had a chance to get one in 96 for 300.00 in 22-250 but failed to do it like a dummy thats one of the biggest mistakez i try to forget i]m still looking...

When discussing falling block rifles, it would seem negligent to neglect mention of the Heeren action.

I can only imagine how deep inside the inter sanctum of your vault is🤔🤔🤔.

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No sharpes?

I always called em Drop blocks

The best quality has no sights - all they do is ruin gun cases - and I have never missed them on a good rifle - tracking wounded bears after dark being the sole exception - a Browning model 92 with a 20" barrel in .44 magnum is by far the best - as it's all close and personal - instinct shooting - and the .44 magnum has a lot more power in the handy rifle than in my pistols.

Hi You have many great videos. A few? years ago you did a video showing a custom falling block action you had made. You wanted to sell them. Did you sell them if yes to who? thanks- sam

That would make a great rifle in 5.7 very soft shooting round.

Why are these single shots so heavy? I would think you could make them lighter than a repeater.

Where is the MARTINI ?

I once owned one of those Japanese made 1885 trappers in 38-55. Wildly inaccurate with the foolishly short barrel

B78 Browning .... in 45-70

gun Comblaim Belgium ? !!!!

It’s like watches. Sure the latest Apple can give you email and connect you to the internet, but a Rolex will always be the connoisseurs choice.

I will never pay $16,000 dollars for a rifle. I can get a ruger no1, aftermarket trigger, have an octagon barrel installed with caliber of my choosing, then have the action coated in NP3, or Nickel Boron for under $1800. Hagn action rifles are for when you have more money than you know what to do with.

Don't think they will quit making the #1 too many people like them.

Do you want to sell that 3030 ?

Get yourself a Sharps Borchardt... this investment-cast lump will loose it's luster.

Why is the rolling block not a more popular single shot choice?