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Austin & Halleck? #14239527 10/29/19
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,251 Colorado B bigblock455 OP Campfire Tracker
OP bigblock455 Campfire Tracker B Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,251 Colorado	Is this what I have? I removed the barrel and other than some serial numbers, there isnt a single name/caliber mark on it. The only info I can find is a 420 model but they have a different looking bolt. This one is in excellent condition inside and out. #11 set up. Just trying to figure out what the heck model? https://bs-bp.forumotion.com/

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Re: Austin & Halleck? bigblock455 #14239614 10/29/19
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Sharpsman Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 14,699 Northeast Louisiana	Right off the bat I'd call it a MORPHODYKE!! Even birds know not to land downwind!

Re: Austin & Halleck? bigblock455 #14239802 10/29/19
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Okiehog New Member O Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 11	It ain't an Austin and Halleck. The action is a Model 98 Mauser type. The gun still has the floorplate.

Re: Austin & Halleck? bigblock455 #14239813 10/29/19
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OP bigblock455 Campfire Tracker B Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,251 Colorado	Any ideas on the maker? Very well put together and solid inside and out. https://bs-bp.forumotion.com/

Re: Austin & Halleck? bigblock455 #14239848 10/29/19
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lazydrifter Campfire Regular Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,734 Port Angeles, Wa	show us a picture of the breech plug with the bolt open.

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Re: Austin & Halleck? bigblock455 #14239894 10/29/19
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OP bigblock455 Campfire Tracker B Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,251 Colorado	Looks exactly like this, including the area where the #11 nipple screws into. I could have sworn its an A&H. It also uses a 6-1mm thread for the nipple. [img]https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/e9...amp;odnHeight=undefined&odnBg=ffffff[/img] https://bs-bp.forumotion.com/

Re: Austin & Halleck? bigblock455 #14240119 10/29/19
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,602 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas K kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana
kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana K Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,602 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas	I wonder if it’s something someone built up. Lou Camelli in Albuquerque built several rifles with that type of breech but for a WW 209 primer for Ruger # 3 carbines in 45/70 back in the mid 80’s. Even machined out a slot in them so the ejector would throw out the spent primer. Put ot all in front of the existing breechblock. I knew 3 of the guys he built them for. Two of the guys were dentist there in Albuquerque. One lives down in Silver City area now. But I doubt anyone here (USA) would build it up for a 6 x 1 mm nipple unless that’s what the customer specified. Looks like an old Interarms Mark X Mauser from back in about the same time period, 1980’s to me. Just my thoughts. Be interesting to hear what you find out about it. Keep us posted. Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester "Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored." WS

Re: Austin & Halleck? kaywoodie #14240681 10/29/19
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shootem Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 12,619 A Quieter Place	Quote Looks like an old Interarms Mark X Mauser from back in about the same time period, 1980’s to me. Some kinda FrankenMark. Very interesting. Wonder if it was worth the effort. “When Tyranny becomes Law, Rebellion becomes Duty” Colossians 3:17 (New King James Version) "And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."

Re: Austin & Halleck? bigblock455 #14240860 10/29/19
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OP bigblock455 Campfire Tracker B Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,251 Colorado	Its mauser action. Pretty strong and very reliable. The barrel on it looks very quality. Possibly even chrome lined. https://bs-bp.forumotion.com/

Re: Austin & Halleck? bigblock455 #14241110 10/30/19
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,602 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas K kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana
kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana K Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,602 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas	Damn well made rifle. Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester "Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored." WS

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Re: Austin & Halleck? bigblock455 #14259575 11/06/19
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driggy Campfire Regular D Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 672 Eastern Nebraska	I've had a few and still own one, and yours is definitely not an A&H 420. Bolt is wrong and a 420 has a half octagon, half round barrel (octagon on receiver half, round on muzzle end). Also quite a bit longer. Agree with the others that it is a custom built, most likely Mauser action.

Re: Austin & Halleck? bigblock455 #14259742 11/06/19
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,734 Port Angeles, Wa lazydrifter Campfire Regular
lazydrifter Campfire Regular Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,734 Port Angeles, Wa	Are you thinking of selling?

Re: Austin & Halleck? bigblock455 #14259772 11/06/19
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OP bigblock455 Campfire Tracker B Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,251 Colorado	Yeah I am most certainly interested in selling, but just wanting some history on this bad boy. https://bs-bp.forumotion.com/

Re: Austin & Halleck? bigblock455 #14260880 11/06/19
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OP bigblock455 Campfire Tracker B Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,251 Colorado	Got the breech plug tool in today and removed the plug. Not one spot of rust or pitting in that bore! Super clean inside and out. I may have to scope it and take it out shooting. https://bs-bp.forumotion.com/

Re: Austin & Halleck? bigblock455 #14261058 11/06/19
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tmitch Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,955	I seem to remember Navy Arms or other importer selling something like that in the '80s built on a Turkish Mauser action. Charter Member Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester "It's an insecure and petite man who demands all others like what he likes and dislike what he dislikes." szihn

Re: Austin & Halleck? bigblock455 #14262046 11/07/19
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DeanAnderson Campfire Tracker D Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 5,749 NE Illinois	Any crest. or markings left on the receiver? Under the front base? Super nice looking rifle! It isn't what happens to you that defines you, it's what you DO about what happens to you that defines you! NRA life member Illinois State Rifle Association member

Re: Austin & Halleck? bigblock455 #14262090 11/07/19
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OP bigblock455 Campfire Tracker B Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,251 Colorado	none what so ever that i can see. On the mag well i do see a serial number and a very very tiny stamping. Similar to this below. -------- ----- --- 135 5146 https://bs-bp.forumotion.com/

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