Austin & Halleck? What do we know of them?

[captdan]

Gents, Anyone know of a Austin and Halleck Flint lock rifle? What quality are we looking at here? Seems like a decent price range, and I like the buckhorn rear sight. Seems like a good choice for those like me that has focus problems with sights down the barrel”¦”¦ :hmm:

 

[Swampman]

They are nice looking and reasonably priced. They are made in Spain, just like CVA.

 

[TN.Frank]

I have a flint Mt. Rifle and I LOVE it. the barrel(not the entire gun) is made in spain but it's a very high quality barrel. I have the Fancy stock on my rifle and it's some of the nicest maple I've ever seen in a plainer grade maple. I like the brown finish too. The lock sparks and gun fires 100%, never had a mis-fire at all. Hits where I aim it, I'd say for the money it's a heck of a value.

 

[jdixon]

Do a search of this forum, there have been several discussions on this rifle in the past. Mixed reviews from many but, overall the majority say as others have here, it is a pretty good rifle for the money. My suggestion is not to buy one sight unseen, or if you have to, ensure that where you buy it from has a sound return policy. This just in case you get a lemon.

 

[playfarmers]

I agree with J.R., check the rifle out first hand. I have one in Flint, and love it, but have had a few issues with it. I also have a Lyman Deerstalker in percussion, and think the fit and finish is better than the Austin and Halleck.

 

[Patricknwohio]

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BQY/is_3_50/ai_11264612
Came across this article by Sam Fadala on the Austin & Halleck Mountain Rifle. I have one in flint and
one in percusion but have not shot either yet. They look great have not had time to try them yet.