Austin & Halleck rifles get them cheap!

[renovato]

As many of you know, Austin & Halleck has closed. I'm making this post for those who might not know yet. They are selling their remaining rifles at half price.

I ordered 1 each of their flintlock and percussion Mountain Rifles, both in 1:66 twist. I received them a week later. Both of the guns I received are complete and don't have any issues that I've noticed yet. Locks are straight and the stocks are good. Triggers are smooth and light on both. The percussion rifle I received had a lot of figure in the wood. The flinter had nice wood, but not as much figure.

I haven't shot the flinter yet, as I'm waiting on flints from TOW. They should be here tomorrow. As soon as I get the flintlock out, I'll give what I can in the way of a report. This is the first flintlock I've owned, so I'm not very knowledgable. I've shot friends flinters, but they had already been set up properly.

I've had the percussion out twice so far, and it's turning in really good groups, even though I haven't done a lot of load development for it yet. It looks like it has quite a bit of accuracy potential.

There won't be any warrantee support, but you can buy spare parts for half price also. I bought a spare lock for each, a spare trigger (same trigger fits both models), and some extra frizzens. I figure at these prices, it's worth the risk of problems down the road.

 

[Rebel]

How are you guys ordering them online? Every time i go to the A&H sight and try to order i get the store is closed. And also the price says $500+. That can't be half price is it?

 

[Pork Chop]

note that:
The only wood grade available for rifles is Fancy - no Hand Select or Exhibition.


I think they disabled the shopping cart. The front page says:

Please address your inquiries by email to [email protected] or by phone to Sandy Chisholm at 610-940-1668. Voice mail messages can also be left at 877-543-3256. Every effort will be made to respond to your inquiry on a timely basis.

The selling price is 50% of the list price shown. If I had the cash, I would be on one.

 

[renovato]

How are you guys ordering them online? Every time i go to the A&H sight and try to order i get the store is closed. And also the price says $500+. That can't be half price is it?

Rebel, I called them. But you can order via email by figuring half price of their listed price and sending them an email with your order and CC number if you wish. You can't use the shopping cart on their website anymore.

Forgot to mention that their flintlocks come without the flint, so plan accordingly if you order one.

 

[renovato]

Pork Chop is right. I tried to get the select wood and they are out, unfortunately. That was quite a good value.

 

[faw3]

Ya you got to be fast, last year someone was getting a Investarms for 200 or 250 maybe and I said you could get them for 90 something at (place closed now I think) the 200 some 54's got gone in a half day, the 400 50's went in about 2 days and Colt Paterson's for 200 the first hour or so :rotf: this swounds like another good one , just remember it's another "our kind of gun gone, like the H+A underhammers, Mowrey, and others this last year - SO FAR. Fred :hatsoff:

 

[user 2647]

It might be a good idea to call instead of emailing an order as the email is not a secure site for using a credit card.
Wish I had the exta cash for one of the flinters. :hmm:

 

[renovato]

Wow, I'd have grabbed several Investarms for that price if I had known. I like their guns.

 

[shmrck1]

Wow, I'd have grabbed several Investarms for that price if I had known. I like their guns.

Plink,
I agree...I have 4 Investarms Hawkens and
with a bit of twicking thay make for a fine
muzzleloader.(all percussion 2 .54 and 2 .50)
snake-eyes :hmm:

 

[a1albert]

My Brother tried calling them on 10/16/06 and could not get anybody, while hunting on 10/15/06 he shot at a deer and the niple blew out and broke the lock. I dont know all the parts he needs but it looks like he may have to get them else where.

Albert

 

[faw3]

I ended up with 5 of the short barrel and 5 of the longer 28" I think it was for 75 each and shipping, I tryed for a few days and no one cared on here, now they can get the same thing from Cabs for 300 something I think the new cat has in it for them ( but I could be wrong?) :rotf: should of got 20 i guess. Fred :hatsoff:

 

[renovato]

Albert, have him email them. They're hard to reach by phone. They took a message and called me back the next day. I got the number when I emailed for info. They had spare locks when I ordered and might still have some.

 

[a1albert]

45 CAL
My brother emailed them after trying to call them. They called him today and told him to send in the rifle and they will repair or replace it. hope they hurry he cant hit anything with my rifle.

Albert

 

[a1albert]

I ment Plink not 45 cal

 

[powder jack]

Tell me about the H&A underhammer, I saw one in a pawn shop today, It had "THE OFFHANDER" or something to that effect written on the barrel. 45 caliber barrel was blue, slight problem with wood for $160.00. Any information appreciated.

 

[navaho]

Plink, did you get any confermation prior to delivery, I faxed an order a few days ago and haven't heard anything.

 

[renovato]

Plink, did you get any confermation prior to delivery, I faxed an order a few days ago and haven't heard anything.

I don't think they confirm email or fax orders. It looks like just one guy is running the whole show now. I ordered by phone though, so I don't know. They shipped fast when I ordered so hang in there, I'm sure they'll arrive in a few days.

I noticed they put up some new information on their website. Maybe this would explain their ordering system. Sorry I couldn't be more help.