Falling block rifle book

For the hunter or shooter with uncompromising standards. The action was extremely strong, and could easily withstand the increased pressure of the new smokeless powders coming into use by the late 1880s. Riflescopes and sights reloading and ammunition shooting accessories home page. Popular mechanics falling block plans snipers hide forum. This huge bore rifle used a falling block action operated by a short lever to open and close a very strong breech behind a fixed barrel. This authoritative text provides the reader with excellent stepbystep instructions on how to manufacture a traditionalstyle falling block action from scratch. From the late 1800s, stevens favorite rifles were often a boys first gun and a.

British falling block breechloading rifle by jonathan kirton. Kirton basic book for the study of the british falling block single shot rifle. Building a singleshot, fallingblock rifle action gunsmithing. Giles whittome, london falling block single shot rifle. That dream was slow in being fulfilled and 1 kept telling myself i had good reasons for putting it off. However it would appear to not have information about some key design considerations, like a good dissertation on how. The overall length of a model 1885 with a 28 inch barrel is the same as a model 70 with a 24 inch barrel. The british falling block breechloading rifle from 1865 by jonathan g. The deluxe model sported a nickel silver pistol grip cap, machinejeweled breechblock and more finely figured walnut stock email me for more pictures manufactured by. Building a singleshot fallingblock rifle action book by walter. Includes detailed blueprints, geometric equations and information on firearm laws and regulations. There is dimensional information, machining information and lots of theoretical information in terms of the engineering design parameters and stress analysis of the project. Stevens favorite falling block single shot rifle nra museums. This action was designed to handle most standard rimless cartridges as well as most rimmed ones.

This organization primarily operates in the rifles or rifle parts, 30 mm. Another thing that is interesting is comparing it to the walter b. Building a single shot falling block rifle action by rgi media, inc published with permission this book, or more appropriately booklet at 41 pages, represents one of the best values ive received from a publication. These guns were designed in the 1870s and popular throughout africa and wherever deadly big game such as lions, tigers, and bears were found. Has anyone recently built a falling block action per walter b. Over additional pages of rifles, sights, catalogs and other pertinent information that has come to light since the first edition. Building a single shot, falling block rifle action by walter b. Falling block works, inc was founded by joe and leo fix in troy, michigan in 1971, their intent was to offer rugged single shot rifle actions. Purchase now view details cimarron as150 1874 sporting rifle. Single shot model 97d rifles and bf pistols single shot.

Buy gun digest book of rimfire rifles assemblydisassembly by kevin muramatsu and. Remington rifles single shot for sale guns international. The remington rolling block rifle is a breechloading rifle that was produced from the mid1860s into the early 20th century by e. Robust, sturdy, sculptured receiver forms a rigid support for barrel, stock and sliding breech block. Excludes subscriptions, back issues, book sets and tool comboskits. The fallingblock action is closely related to that of the martinihenry rifle, the peabody action similar to, but not identical with, that of the martinihenry, the ballard action, and the madsenrasmussen uniquely, a repeater, which use a pivoting rather than a sliding block. It was the late john amber, who edited my book single shot rifles and actions, who shook me into action. And i cruised about the singles forum sounds like a dating site and in all honesty niether is the gem im looking for. Most cartridges produce a substantially higher muzzle velocity with the longer barrel offered on the model 1885.

Falling block rifle plans rifle plans bev fitchetts guns. Mueller building a fallingblock rifle action practical. The other browning falling block rifle is the low wall. Aug 07, 20 new member on here, i have an interest in single shot rifles, especially victorian british falling block rifles. The culmination of decades of research, the book covers all of the variations, including military and commercial production, history of the design, serial numbers, and related information. The falling block action is closely related to that of the martinihenry rifle, the peabody action similar to, but not identical with, that of the martinihenry, the ballard action, and the madsenrasmussen uniquely, a repeater, which use a pivoting rather than a sliding block. Single shot leveraction falling block model 1885 low wall rifle with superb lockup and classic accuracy features checkered walnut pistol grip stock with schnabel forearm, 24 blued octagon barrel with marble arms gold bead sight, pachmayr buttpad, tapped for scope mount. This boys rifle is a scaleddown version of fullsize members of the stevens line.

Located in troy, michigan, the company was owned by leo and joe fix. The end result of 35 years of collecting, researching, and recording data from existing rifles, original manufactures records and catalogs, this book demonstrates the mechanical and artistic details and workmanship that characterized the development and manufacture of the falling block, breechloading rifles. Falling block works is located in maybee, michigan. Wickliffe 76 deluxe falling block action 308 cal with burris rings and mounts a modern american collectible. Some of the historic falling block guns of the late 1880s besides the sharps are the mylonas, the ballard, the farquharson rifle, the 1890 stevens, and perhaps the strongest falling block of all, the john browning designed 18 85 winchester. Falling block action rifles with colonel smoothbore montana. Strong, simple, compact falling block breech mechanism with artillerystyle breechblock and underlever is ideally suited for todays powerful cartridges. Building a single shot, falling block rifle action.

Single shot rifles english for sale guns international. Does anyone have info on a kettner falling block or eduard kettner the gunsmith. Far more than highend hunting rifles, they are timeless, cherished works of art the pinnacle of materials, quality and performance. Oct 31, 2016 building a singleshot, fallingblock rifle action.

For many years a dream of mine was to design and build a nonbolt action single shot rifle i could call all my own. The 97d rifle is a small frame single shot rifle thats suitable for big game as well as small game and varmint hunting. Single shot, falling block sporting arms for hunting and competition world champ accuracy single shot rifles thompson center arms ruger 1022 accessories savage rifle barrels. By walter mueller building a single shot falling block rif 199801. This is a book which features a single shot falling block rifle design, made using modern machine tools. Perhaps the bestknown falling block action today is the ruger no. The falling block action will need to be made a little bit wider to keep the strength the same. But if you think about it there is no insurmountable difficulty in building a double rifle based on the same action type, but it just needs to be made wide enough for two barrels side by side. Meulers falling block rifle or anthing else, for that matter.

I have some skills in machining, and i was wondering how do i cut a rectangular slot in a rifle frame, such as walter b. More modern falling blocks have internal hammers that are cocked when the operating lever is cycled. It has a cylindrical falling breech block with a manually cocked, horizontally swinging hammer mounted in the left receiver wall. Between roughly 1885 and the 1920s, winchester produced nearly 150,000 singleshot falling block rifles. I can only imagine how great a falling block double rifle built out of damascus with engraving would look. Ok so i had a look at the stevens crackshot action online and its similar in appearance only, the crackshot is a rolling block, whereas mr dehass chickopee is quite unique and most akin to a falling block as the breech block is fully supported by the reciever sides this picture shows the main loadbearing parts of the action. Model 1859 leveraction falling block percussion rifle singleshot breechloading black powder cartridge ammunition one of the most famous of civil war sharpshooting arms, the. Building a single shot falling block rif by walter mueller 199801. Feb 19, 2017 kalezky of vienna falling block double rifle cal. View profile view forum posts visit homepage cast iron join date feb 2002.

The british falling block breechloading rifles by jonathan. A modern falling block action designed and built by martin hagn. Sliding tang safety provides instant security, visibility and accessibility. The corners will have a radius which will be less likely to crack. Mueller book, building a singleshot falling block rifle action. Building a single shot falling block rifle action mueller free download as pdf file. Building a single shot falling block rifle action mueller firearms. I have tried on assra and other forums looking for receiver designs or blue prints but to no avail. Model 1885 current products these single shot leveractions make up the core family of model 1885 rifles currently being produced by winchester repeating arms. The actions were investment cast of 4140 steel, heat treated to rc3540. This particular rifle has to date fired over 7000 rounds. Standard low wall rifles are supplied with a slimmer contour, 24 long plain octagon barrel no sights, in calibers. Falling block works inc in maybee, mi 734 5872141 profile. A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages.

There is dimensional information, machining information. Then use a long 316 or 14 endmill to clean up your corners and machine to your final dimensions. Given the inherent strength of the action, it was rumored that winchester used their. Uberti cartridge rifles embody the look and feel of the old west. It is stocked with a fancy piece of walnut, is fitted with it tapered octagonal barrel chambered for the. Ive seen the book you refer to harry, and its got a lot of interesting little bits. See more ideas about guns, firearms and guns and ammo. This is a lighter action, intended for smaller calibers. Dakota rifles are customtailored to your exact specifications. Book description arms collecting publications, 2015. Its a falling block style action that originally evolved from our world champion long range, record setting bf ultimate silhouette pistol.

An early falling block breechloader by jonathan kirton paperback january 1, 2016 by jonathan kirton author. Falling block rifle plans bev fitchetts guns magazine. Would anyone have any designs of farquharson, gibbs, webley, wesley richards or any other similar rifle actions. A fallingblock action also known as a slidingblock or droppingblock action is a singleshot firearm action in which a solid metal breechblock slides vertically in grooves cut into the breech of the weapon and is actuated by a lever. The massive breech block design is one reason the model 1885 has proven so accurate. The action was simple and capable of being chambered for any shoulder held cartridge. Rough out the majority of your dimensions of your rectangular slot. The falling block double rifle falling block action rifles, such as the farquharson or the ruger no. Apr 16, 2020 this rifle is the final version of our fm no. This rifle remains in near excellent condition with little signs of use. These traditional singleshot, rolling block, trapdoor, and slide and leveraction designs are built using todays finest manufacturing methods and materials, so you can confidently use modern loads. Building a singleshot, fallingblock rifle action book by walter mueller.