HAGN falling-block stutzen

DORLEAC & DORLEAC

Rifles

Category : C

Caliber : .243 Winchester

 

We built this falling-block stutzen on a HAGN system circa 2015.

The "Small Action" is fitted with a Heym barrel forged from Krupp 50CRV4 steel, heat-treated to 930 Newton/mm².

This 22" barrel is chambered for the .243 Winchester cartridge, a perfectly suited choice for a rifle intended for stalking roe deer or chasing mountain chamois.

The wood used to stock that rifle is an exceptional high-quality French walnut (juglans regia).

To ensure consistent accuracy, the fore-end is split over a median schnabel and ends with an elegant ebony tip.

The 14½" LOP stock reflects the typical shape of our bespoke best quality rifles.

The oval cheekpiece is outlined, the inlaid shield remains blank, the elongated grip is finished with a stepped steel cap, and the curved steel buttplate features a hinged cover for easy disassembly.

The walnut is oil-finished, and the classic checkering ensures a firm and comfortable grip.

Before being French gray hardened, the action and all fittings were lavishly engraved by the great artist Silke Ulrich with a sumptuous tapestry blending very fine scrolls with vivid bouquets; the arrangement of the points and engraving paths being of rare elegance.

Meanwhile, the barrel has been very carefully slow rust blued using DWM-type liquor.

To take advantage of this rifle's accuracy, we chose a lightweight Swarovski Z3 3-10x42 with 4A reticle, claw mounted on reduced Ferlacher Art bases.

The front base is embedded in a short support combining the gold-lined folding rear sight regulated on the bead set in the spear shaped front ramp.

With an overall length of only 39" and a 6lb14oz weight unscoped and 7lb15oz Swarovski mounted, this HAGN Stutzen owes its superb handling to its exceptional balance.

We consider this rifle to be one of our most accomplished achievements and offer it for sale at a price unrelated to the current cost of such a piece.

 

Since its delivery to a discerning enthusiast a decade ago, the rifle has fired less than a box of cartridges and is in near-new condition.

It comes with our full warranty.