No crazy drama, No aggressive behaviours, No silly attire, No crazy attitudes or putting on airs. Adds up to an informative, fun channel.

I really like that rifle. Absolutely beautiful old world meets 20th century German craftsmanship.

@commonconservative7551

11 ай бұрын

i think we should reinvent a copy that tube feed a rolling block, even if the beast has to be held upright on the first prototype , i have an idea to reinvent our revolvers= no need for star ejector = already gave the idea to a youtuber last year for free, he was slicing old cylinders in half looking for damage/wear marks, i said we just have to invent a "disposable "- previous loaded cylinder for our existing big bore revolvers and also nicer wrist friendly loads, it would be ejected and dropped on the ground with a fresh loaded disposable cylinder to be slammed into reload position

The thing I don't understand about modern falling blocks is why they're so obscenely expensive. They're one of the simplest and easiest to produce firearms in existence, but people act like the mass-produced Italian clones are bespoke hand-fitted precision rifles.

@Swindle1984

11 ай бұрын

I'm mainly bitter that I can't afford one myself. I've always wanted a Farquaharson or Ruger No1.

@davefloyd9443

8 ай бұрын

Surely the simplicity of the action allows more to go into the quality of the materials and tuning of the finished gun. Yet everyone buys bolt action so these become a lower production run item? Simple economics of scale?

@ChitFromChinola

7 ай бұрын

Low volume.

@georgesheffield1580

3 ай бұрын

Volume production

I haven’t hunted in decades, my old 7mm RM sold off. There’s something about a single shot, those are beautifully crafted. 👍

Maybe one day I will get a falling block. I think the single shot idea is good in that you get a little break between shots to keep you fresh and focused on each shot. I am just getting back from hip surgery, a blown knee and a cranky shoulder. Not that stops me from shooting well, but I need to pace myself and focus to block out the pain. Getting old has been tough.

@commonconservative7551

11 ай бұрын

amino acids

@pseudopetrus

11 ай бұрын

I worked in construction most of my life and now have worn out joints, much the same as a pro athlete. Just stay positive and try to adapt and keep active.@@commonconservative7551

@mothmagic1

11 күн бұрын

Comes to all of us unfortunately

Nice! Old guns are so satisfying. I bought a Iver Johnson 38 S&W 3rd gen hammerless this week. The elaborate machining and pre-computer human feel is so nice on what was a budget handgun. Your falling block has that fun cool factor vibe.

Martin Hagen builds some of the nicest falling blocks on the market. He did some excellent work for me and some friends in the past here in British Columbia and we all consider him top notch. His falling block action is the smoothest one that I ever worked. I revamped a Tropical Ruger # 1 and polished every moving part to a mirror finish and it is 10 times smoother than any Ruger rifle you buy of the shelf but I cannot get it anywhere close to the Hagen smoothness.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

11 ай бұрын

You're right - the Hagn action is remarkable. I still own a couple and marvel at the design and fit/finish - truly masterpieces. This design is not that far off though.

@stefanschug5490

11 ай бұрын

He built a .416 Taylor for me, which I absolutely love!@@llkj7944

Great video as always! I think the mystery rifle was made by Oscar Will of Zella St. Blasii near Suhl. The receiver and the falling block design features are almost identical.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

11 ай бұрын

This is fantastic information - I will investigate. Thank you so much!

The 2nd -the 8.15x46 dropping blocpk is a "stalking: or hunting rifle as is evidenced by the simple barrel sight and the safety on the action.

Beautiful. Fantastic package. Years ago Ross Seyfried had some article that mentioned that if an meeting of the finest makers of single shots held an convention it could be held within the space of an telephone booth. First that kind of dates me but more than that it simply means the there's an small amount of makers out there that turned out this mechanical masterpieces.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

11 ай бұрын

Great post. I sold a stunning single shot to Ross; a beautiful rifle with an oak stock; I've only seen maybe 5 or 6 oak stocks and they were fantastic and unique and did not split or crack as many told me they would. Anyway, great fellow: Ross.

I finally got around to researching my 20g SxS last night. I knew it was made in Spain, but it’s a JB and made around 1931. Beautiful little gun. Just absolutely perfect for grouse. Still has most of the colour case hardening on it. There is just something g about falling blocks. Don’t know why, but they’re so appealing. Still haunts me I didn’t buy one from a friend a while back, but it was chambered in 357 mag, and I had no use for that calibre. Plus it had a left handed stock, and I don’t have the experience, or shop, to make one.

I really enjoyed this my friend.

I always enjoy your videos. I love learning about new (to me) actions. I think I’ll look for a falling block in the near future.

What a beautiful find! I’m always amazed at how many makers I have never heard of and the fact that a carbine that nice is unsigned.

@BigT27295

11 ай бұрын

Yes yes and yes . Man i would love to have it.

That is indeed very interesting find. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about this particular piece

I absolutely love the falling block. Have a couple Of designs in my head. Can't wait to start making them.

Hallo Sir , just saying you do a SUPER job posting honest guninfo on you tube ,in mu humble opinion one of the very best , thank you vm for your work , myself i shoot for more than 40 years ( have lots of guns ;) ) greetings from Belgium !!

Great review! I am very happy that you have shared your web site with me. It is plain to see that you are well learned in many fire arms of these types of design, and so gracious to share your knowledge. Thank you for your time and knowledge.

I appreciate that you are okay with a rifle being modified as long as it still performs the task as originally designed. I look for good deals on older firearms and one way to get an action you don't have for a great price is to find one that is not all original. As long as it is a great representation of the original in function and form, I am good to go. So many will turn up a nose at a rifle if it is not 100% original. I do tend to lean more to learning the actions and how they work than into how much is it going to make my collection worth.

Axtually the now .22 Winchester Magnum dropping blok rifle is F. Langerhan of Thringia-Mehlis. It had an adjustable rear sight and a mid barrel sightand was originally .22LR.!

Fascinating presentation! Thanks for sharing!

Congratulations on such a fantastic purchase Mike! Very cool 😎👍.

More content please Mike!!!!

I always wanted a ruger number one in 270 win . That's a beautiful rifle. Love them old rifles with the wood and steel craftsmanship . Thanks for sharing.

Cartridges of the world is a great book. I have the first edition circa 1965and the newer edition. lots of useful information in there.

Pretty Cool Rifles USOG Hope All Has Been Well 😊😀😊

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

11 ай бұрын

Thank you - I'm still going : ) Hope all is well with you and yours!

I got a Peterlongo falling block full stock with Suhler Claw Mounts and scope in 7x57R for a steal.

Thank you Mike for your videos.

Beautiful falling blocks. Thank you.

Man, those are some nice looking guns, and old which makes them even more so. Never seen before myself. Thanks Mike !

Thank you for posting. Great rifles. Cheers.

Just when I think I'm reasonably knowledgeable about firearms somebody pulls out something like that. Great craftsmanship.

excellent programme usog thanks for sharing such beautiful art .

Man , love these old single shots. I got a Shiloh Sharps coming. Love your style and taste in fine firearms. Take care.

That had to be one of the coolest rifles I have ever seen thank you.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

5 ай бұрын

Thank you - I thought so as well!

Often, gunmakers in Germany contracted their barrels, so in essence, the action and barrel will have two different names. I mainly seen this on double barrel shotguns and drillings. I love your videos and yes as a small collector I want to know little details.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

11 ай бұрын

Thank you - I wish there was a record of all the barrel and action makers; the quality of materials and workmanship - and artistry - from the German makers is superb and timeless.

@Joe3pops

11 ай бұрын

Gbaughman. I agree with you sir. I have a Prussian era (1890ish) blackpowder drilling in 10x10x45-70. I am fairly certain the 45-70 barrel blank came from Great Britain. This is my guess as it has 7 groove Alexander Henry rifling. This drilling was imported thru Charles Daly. Thank you

@georgesheffield1580

10 ай бұрын

Most of Europe operates this way

Outstanding!

Very cool video thanks.

Thanks for giving me the opportunity to see all the great guns in your collection. It's stuff I'll likely never get to see in person much less shoot. I wish I lived near you, could make friends with you and then maybe get to wander through your collection and hold a few of your treasures. Hey, I'd be very careful and respectful....which should be easy because I am a good judge of character and yours is a good one!!! Thanks again!

Just when I thinkI have dealt with every type of rifle on the planet you come up with one I have never seen? Thanks for the educating videos!

That is a beautiful single shot I love that full length stock.

That second rifle is a thing of beauty!

Interesting firearms. Good video.

(first rifle)Talk about over engineered. Stunning rifle and a lovely collectable. I bet it is super accurate. (second rifle) quite literally jaw dropping. Little features like the pistol grip base just lifts it. Thanks for sharing.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the note

Really nice guns.

Love your channel. Very interesting firearms.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

11 ай бұрын

Thank you - glad you are here

❤even a blind squirrel finds a acorn now and then the gods were shining on you that day congrats ❤

No clue about manufacturer but beatiful rifle anyway. Thanks for sharing!

Nice

Schuetzen it resembles this also with the single bolt hinge. Either way it’s a beautiful rifle

Cool

The 8.15 -46 was the german version of the 32-40. Easy to form from 30-30 type brass. I copied an Aydt action as an exercise when I had time for such projects. it can be a fine action but I think it is overly large for the purpose it was put to. I would really like to have a set of drawings for the Hagan so i could work on the castings I have here. As usual this was a fine and informative video, thanks for the good work.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

11 ай бұрын

Thank you - you must be quite skilled! I'll look for 32-40 and if not; I'll find a way as you suggest. I have all the Hagn drawings and plenty of casting which I give away from time to time.

Very nice rifles ! Have you got any experience with King Nitro? I have a 22 take down version needing attention,, brand probably a co-brand but so far nothing lines up with it to help, the closest thing is the crackshot

Hey it’s me again Mike. Another fine educational and entertaining video. Years ago a friend loaned me his Browning B78 45-70 as a back up gun for a deer hunting trip. I never shot anything with it except targets. That curved steel butt plate was a bear. My two favorite “some day when I have the money” dreams are a Ruger No. 1 45-70 and a Winchester 1885 High Wall 40-65 even if one of the modern day Mirouku editions. Two of those rifles primarily designed by guess who?

@williambarry8015

11 ай бұрын

I wouldn't hesitate for a second to buy a Miroku.

@davewinter2688

11 ай бұрын

@@williambarry8015 Me either. I've had great shotguns built by Mirouko. No disrespect intended. It's just the pride and bragging rights of owning a Winchester. If you have a Mirouko and need an heir, put me on your list.😊

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

11 ай бұрын

Hope you get the Ruger - you'll never look back

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

11 ай бұрын

The Miroku is just as good - but the Ruger has that friendly stock and Englishness

I have a falling block file awarded to the world champion hunter in 1909. It is engraved like a Swiss watch and the condition is excellent. I will soon be selling it but have no idea of the value.

05:41 "Dittmar Soltau" is "Waffen Dittmar" ("Weapons Dittmar") in the northern German town of Soltau, where I was born many years ago, incidentally. I know the shop.

That one in the wood box may just be a John browning proto type. Don't get rid of it.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

11 ай бұрын

I Ike that 👍

The second one looks like it was an influence of the sharps Borchardt rifle

what is the weird bolt action rifle with the bolt way forwards like that on your wall? You are from Canada? I noticed you say Aboot instead of About. I love it.

Are the falling block rifles generally more accurate than a well made bolt action, such as a Mauser? They look like the action would line up more perfectly and have great fit precision.

@stefanschug5490

11 ай бұрын

I had a Ruger # 1 in 375 H&H from an earlier production run that did not shoot very well due to a poor barrel. Guess at some time Ruger used barrels from different producers. Instead of replacing the barrel I opted for lapping it first and got it to group within 1/2 MOA. My conclusion, a good barrel in any action, like a Hart, Bartlein, Walther, Shilen or Douglas will always produce top accuracy.

I would love to have a Ruger #1 in 257 weatherby.

Damn, I’d have no clue what this is! What I would do is go to a group who’s interested in single shots, to the levels of enthusiasm that you have, and see if anyone there would have an idea. I’m all out of luck! I would look for any serial numbers or marks on the receiver, and maybe in the wood itself. I hope you can identify this rifle!

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your ideas! I'll keep going; someone must know. All the best to you.

On Wikipedia there is a lead from the 8.15 x 46R to a Mauser Olympic rifle.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

11 ай бұрын

Thank you - I didn't know

Hi What edition of the book Cartridges of the world is the best Regarding good illustration and amount of data and details?

The first thing I thought of was Faugerson.

Crazy what happened. And what is happening.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

11 ай бұрын

This is true

Fascinating! How did the falling block design stand up against the rolling block design?

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

11 ай бұрын

Both excellent but the falling block has the strength advantage.

It would be helpful to see you reload one. Cheers

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

11 ай бұрын

Great idea - I'll come up with something.

What is the boltaction on the Wall? Bottom left. Looks funky

hi, I have all the DeHass falling block books. Has anyone done a new book on modern falling blocks?

Very interesting. Where did you find this? I'm guessing it came from an estate.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

10 ай бұрын

A dealer had it listed. Lucky

Had an order in for a Dakota Model 10 a couple years ago, then they closed their doors before even starting it. 😭 Now I'm stuck with my No.1 if I want to shoot a falling block.

@fedup3582

9 ай бұрын

I think you got the better deal with the number one. I was very interested in the dakota until I seen one in person and handled it. I also heard some things about it that dampened my enthusiasm for it, although I can't remember exactly what they were now. I prefer the ruger number one over the dakota and actually, I prefer the Winchester 1885 over the ruger. My favorite is a limited edition Browning B78 (a variation of the current Winchester 1885). I am very intrigued by the Hagn single shot, but for the price difference, I am extremely happy with my B78 and its fancy feathercrotch walnut stock.

@supplementalhorsey4510

9 ай бұрын

@@fedup3582 That's an interesting take. I do like my No. 1. However, I ordered a Model 10 because I wanted some custom features, which would've been difficult to acquire otherwise. There are some downsides to the Model 10 design though, like having an angled firing pin.

@fedup3582

9 ай бұрын

@@supplementalhorsey4510 that firing pin was one the detractors for me. Though I don't care to own one, I can appreciate one. Would you care to describe your model 10 in detail, with the custom features?

@supplementalhorsey4510

9 ай бұрын

@@fedup3582 I ordered one chambered in 300 BLK with 16" threaded barrel. I think it was to have express sights + rings. For cosmetics, I got a metal butt plate, case hardening, a wood upgrade, and a few other nice touches. I was my idea for the perfect "back yard range" gun that I could handload for and maybe take hunting. Since that didn't work out, 2 years ago I ordered a Cooper in the same chambering, but then they got bought out and my order is officially delayed again, and may never happen. Will probably die of old age before I get a custom rifle made. 😭

È un modello definito Heeren verosimilmente costruito da Houtchar in Austria. Permette sempre facilmente ispezione di canna. Io possiedo simile cal. 6.5x68.R. Meraviglioso!!!

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

9 ай бұрын

Gracias. Me gusta la acción de Heeren. Es bastante interesante. Buscaré a Houtchar. ¡Todo lo mejor para usted!

Have you tried inquiring on the American Single Shot Rifle Association forums?

F.L.-Kleinkaliberbuchse ? Possibly

That stock looks very similar to a Winchester I have. The walnut grain is identical. Each passing day I want an 8mm k98 Mauser more. I passed on two 20 years ago and regret that mistake more everyday.

Do these rifles have any proof marks ?

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

10 ай бұрын

Hello - Yes - this one has German proof marks

Hey U.S.O.G. You mentioned HUGO Smeizer (Proper Spelling?) DId this company make a revolver My friend has a pistol that is like your falling block it has no markings on it

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

11 ай бұрын

Hello - Schmeisser made a lot of guns; but I'm not aware of a revolver. Does it look similar to this? www.shootingillustrated.com/content/the-model-1895-nagant-revolver/

@GeorgiaRidgerunner

11 ай бұрын

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns i sent my friend a screen shot of the pistol in the link he says he thinks it similiar but isnt sure im still waiting on a picture of the pistol when and if i ever get the picture ill send it to you in an email

I like the rifles, but I may like the screwdriver even more.

So are you from Germany

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

9 ай бұрын

No - just my ancestors

Would that be a Stag and Hog rifle ?

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

11 ай бұрын

Hello - Why not a Husqvarna bolt action in 6.5x55 ; .270 or 30-06. .243 Winchester should always be considered if it meets your laws. Although not talked about much these days, I've seen more spectacular results from the .243 than just about any other cartridge - probably because people shoot it so well. If you don't want a Mauser then a Remington 700, Winchester Model 70 or Savage 110 : all are fantastic. Any Sauer, Tikka, Voere or Sabatti can't be wrong. Best of luck in your hunt for a rifle.

Dakota ???

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

11 ай бұрын

Yes - Dakota Miller falling block; the 10 is great - as you know

check under the butt cap???-maybe.

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

11 ай бұрын

Good idea - will do

PizzA

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

11 ай бұрын

Bene

No patent? I am copying it right away, if only,- ha ja

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

11 ай бұрын

Someone should make these again - people would buy.

@commonconservative7551

11 ай бұрын

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns yep, i have experimented with single shots and dummy rounds, repeated follow-up shots can be inaccurate but very fast at first

I really like the model 8 Remington in the beginning. What caliber is it?

Have you ever heard of the Hebron falling block he worked for Remington !

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the note - I don't know that rifle or action - would be great to learn more; please send any info you have to usogbyemail@gmail.com Much appreciated!

Did you ever get the Winchester 141 .22 rifle we talked about?

@UnitedStatesOfGuns

11 ай бұрын

Sadly...no - I'm still looking.

@debi5292

11 ай бұрын

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns The hunt is part of the fun. Happy hunting! 😀