Artax firearms, anybody?

[TFoley]

This just popped up on my inbox from Henry Krank here in Yorkshire - since I'm a many-year customer, I guess. Look nice, I have to say, especially the Jaeger....

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​ ​ ​ If you want to get your hands on a muzzle loader that shoots as every bit as good as it looks, then look no further than these fantastic Artax Rifles & Shotguns. Artax meticulously produces a range of historical reproductions of classic Flintlock & Percussion muzzle loading guns, and we currently have a brilliant range in stock. Made with European shooters and shorter shooting ranges in mind, Artax’s series of rifles are made to excel at closer range (less than 200m) shooting, and are the choice for competition shooters across Europe. View our range of Artax guns below.​ ​ Artax Muzzle Loaders​ ​ Artax Studemeier Flintlock Muzzle Loading Rifle .54cal​ ​ Based on early English flintlock rifle designs, the Studemeier takes the best of these early features, such as a saw handled grip for comfort, a lined vent for superior ignition and a double set trigger for the most accurate shot. With a heavy 32’’ octagonal barrel, mounted with front and rear dioptre sights, the Studemeier is an understated yet fantastically accurate target rifle.​ £1655.00​ ​ ​

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​ ​ ​ Artax Rigby Percussion Muzzle Loading Rifle .45cal​ ​ A superb replica of one of the best target rifles, from one of the best makers, in history. Ideal for 100m shooting, but will excel in distances far beyond this. Made for solid rested shooting, with a heavy round 34 ½’’ barrel, and fitted with Creedmoor style rear sight and a tunnel foresight for shot on shot precision.​ £1780.00​ ​ ​

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​ ​ ​ Artax Jager Flintlock Muzzle Loading Rifle .54cal​ ​ A reproduction of the famous German hunting rifles, and a direct predecessor of the American Pennsylvania style rifles, this kind of rifle was the embryo for all other serious target and hunting rifles that followed. With heavy sighted 31 1/3’’ barrel, fitted with notch and blade sights and fully stocked in walnut, this rifle is accurate and attractive.​ £1810.00​ ​ VIEW ONLINE​

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​ ​ ​ Artax Cantonale Percussion Muzzle Loading Rifle .45cal​ ​ Originally produced by Swiss gunmaker A. Duvoisin, this rifle is the ultimate expression of 50m shooting. Made for short range target use, this rifle is a phenomenally accurate target rifle. With heavy walnut stock and deep shoulder hooks, this is a sturdy European style target rifle.​ £1655.00​ ​ VIEW ONLINE​

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​ ​ ​ Artax Manton Flintlock Muzzle Loading Shotgun 12g​ ​ Manufactured by Artax. Colour case hardened lock, trigger guard and butt-plate. 82cm (32 1/4) barrel. Walnut stock, chequered at grip and forend.​ £545.00​ ​ VIEW ONLINE​ ​ If you find an Artax Muzzle Loader that you like, please either call us on 0113 256 9163 or email us at [email protected] with your requirements. We are happy to reserve a gun pending variation, or ship to an RFD of your choice. You can also call to reserve and collect in store.​

Today's exchange rate is $1.33 - you do the math

 

[Britsmoothy]

Had the shotgun in flint for a few years. It was very reliable and very light.

 

[cynthialee]

nice guns but with a big price tag

 

[TNGhost]

nice guns but with a big price tag

What doesn't have a big price tag these days?

The shotgun seems pretty well priced, in comparison to what we have available here from Pedersoli. The others, for what they are also aren't that far out of line.

 

[ppg1949]

Thanks TAC for sharing. I liked the shotgun the best but I prefer smoothbores. All things considered, the prices don’t seem that extreme for the finished product.

 

[vintovka]

1 pound is 1.32 dollars btw 1810x1.32=2389.2 for the jaeger. I think the comb is rather too sharp.

 

[springfield art]

Imagine if someone got a China factory to start making muzzleloaders of some sort....

 

[BoomStick]

There's not enough demand for muzzleloaders, particularly traditional ones, that any company could mass produce them at low cost. Prices seem ok for what they are and the niche market that they're in...and I think they look pretty good even though they're not a more common style.

 

[BoomStick]

Looked up the company and it seems they're not primarily a manufacturer, but more a distributor or reseller for Pedersoli and a couple Spanish makers. Wonder if they're restocking the Pedersoli Gibbs to make the studemeier and Rigby...

 

[Cliffdweller]

This just popped up on my inbox from Henry Krank here in Yorkshire - since I'm a many-year customer, I guess. Look nice, I have to say, especially the Jaeger....

​

​ ​ ​ If you want to get your hands on a muzzle loader that shoots as every bit as good as it looks, then look no further than these fantastic Artax Rifles & Shotguns. Artax meticulously produces a range of historical reproductions of classic Flintlock & Percussion muzzle loading guns, and we currently have a brilliant range in stock. Made with European shooters and shorter shooting ranges in mind, Artax’s series of rifles are made to excel at closer range (less than 200m) shooting, and are the choice for competition shooters across Europe. View our range of Artax guns below.​ ​ Artax Muzzle Loaders​ ​ Artax Studemeier Flintlock Muzzle Loading Rifle .54cal​ ​ Based on early English flintlock rifle designs, the Studemeier takes the best of these early features, such as a saw handled grip for comfort, a lined vent for superior ignition and a double set trigger for the most accurate shot. With a heavy 32’’ octagonal barrel, mounted with front and rear dioptre sights, the Studemeier is an understated yet fantastically accurate target rifle.​ £1655.00​ ​ ​

​

​ ​ ​ Artax Rigby Percussion Muzzle Loading Rifle .45cal​ ​ A superb replica of one of the best target rifles, from one of the best makers, in history. Ideal for 100m shooting, but will excel in distances far beyond this. Made for solid rested shooting, with a heavy round 34 ½’’ barrel, and fitted with Creedmoor style rear sight and a tunnel foresight for shot on shot precision.​ £1780.00​ ​ ​

​

​ ​ ​ Artax Jager Flintlock Muzzle Loading Rifle .54cal​ ​ A reproduction of the famous German hunting rifles, and a direct predecessor of the American Pennsylvania style rifles, this kind of rifle was the embryo for all other serious target and hunting rifles that followed. With heavy sighted 31 1/3’’ barrel, fitted with notch and blade sights and fully stocked in walnut, this rifle is accurate and attractive.​ £1810.00​ ​ VIEW ONLINE​

​

​ ​ ​ Artax Cantonale Percussion Muzzle Loading Rifle .45cal​ ​ Originally produced by Swiss gunmaker A. Duvoisin, this rifle is the ultimate expression of 50m shooting. Made for short range target use, this rifle is a phenomenally accurate target rifle. With heavy walnut stock and deep shoulder hooks, this is a sturdy European style target rifle.​ £1655.00​ ​ VIEW ONLINE​

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​ ​ ​ Artax Manton Flintlock Muzzle Loading Shotgun 12g​ ​ Manufactured by Artax. Colour case hardened lock, trigger guard and butt-plate. 82cm (32 1/4) barrel. Walnut stock, chequered at grip and forend.​ £545.00​ ​ VIEW ONLINE​ ​ If you find an Artax Muzzle Loader that you like, please either call us on 0113 256 9163 or email us at [email protected] with your requirements. We are happy to reserve a gun pending variation, or ship to an RFD of your choice. You can also call to reserve and collect in store.​

Today's exchange rate is $1.33 - you do the math

Those are sharp looking for sure. On another subject does anyone know why Henry Krank does not ship anywhere else? I was looking for a product that I only found on their website but when I went to purchase it the only country (in the shipping) that was there in the drop down menu was the UK? Am I just doing something wrong???

 

[Britsmoothy]

Those are sharp looking for sure. On another subject does anyone know why Henry Krank does not ship anywhere else? I was looking for a product that I only found on their website but when I went to purchase it the only country (in the shipping) that was there in the drop down menu was the UK? Am I just doing something wrong???

Maybe call them ??

 

[TFoley]

I just called up Henry Kranks and asked their policy on shipping outside the UK.

They don't.

Financially not viable, by the time they've arranged export licenses and surety bonds et al.

However, there ARE ways around this that I can do for friends here, and have often carried out. It must not be ANY part of a firearm, though.