Post by 99GenX on Nov 25, 2005 20:55:46 GMT -5
So yesterday I was visiting a local paintball forum and noticed someone had listed a "match style rifle" for sale - Ok, a real gun on a paintball forum...
I contacted him immediately - We hashed it over and decided to meet today for a trade (before anyone goes nazi on me, it was done properly amongst "parents" and all other necessary procedures have been performed) -
He was getting my 03 Speed, tourney used, tourney warn, but still in good shape; I had estimated $250 in it. I was to be getting this "match rifle" and a leather case.
Before hand he had informed me of the words "Hammerli" being printed on the barrel and the fact that his great grandfather used this rifle in the early 1950's to win multiple match competitions on a national level.
Hammerli
That word, that word is perfection.
I happen to have a Hammerli Trailslide pistol, undoubtedly one of, if not the most accurate mass produced semi-automatic .22 pistol on earth for under $1500. These pistols will shoot one hole groupings at 35 yards and are amazingly built. Since SIG had started importing them their mass production began, there price dropped, and the quality remained the same. For a mere ~$400 you can have quite possibly the definition of perfection for a sub $1500 semi-automatic .22.
For Hammerli, the '50s were before the time off mass production. This rifle was hand assembled piece by piece and was the prime of it's time. This fellow's great grandfather had made a legacy of this rifle under his name at the national level.
I found it hard to believe that this guy just wanted to offload a family heirloom for a mere paintball marker but it's his loss, not mine. I’ve referred to him as “punk” or “jerk” just for the idea of whoring this fine firearm off - His excuse being that he was left handed and this rifle was made for a right handed marksman.
After everything was said and done, well, the rifle is sitting in my bedroom at the moment, all cleaned and oiled. It was in about 95% condition and shoots like a dream. This is undoubtedly the finest shooting rifle out of the 50+ I have had the privilege to use (and still remember).
The trigger pull is an extremely crisp pull of under 1lb and less than 2mm of travel. I speak in all seriousness when I say this trigger pull is considerably lighter and shorter than that of an A5 e-grip's.
After minor research, to have my newest possession built to specs would cost approximately ~ $2250 built from Hammerli.
The pictures look horrible as my camera has next to no battery juice left. Any dents on the stock, scratches, etc are completely fault of the camera - the gun is near flawless in it's age (even the bore appears to be mint) with the majority of any wear around the eye relief and bolt handle (no performance effecting damage and the eye relief being a part that could easily be replaced if neccisary).
And here is a picture of her next to my other "match" target rifle (not a true match rifle though) - A 1943 WWII Mossberg Training rifle given to me by my Grandfather. The books tell me it may be worth $400 on a good day, but I would sale it for no amount of money you could offer.
Well guys, it seems I made out alright wouldn't you say? Lets just hope that great grandfather does not get downwind of this guys dealings - I’m sure he would be less than proud...
Ninja edit: I've got to get new pictures for this baby, my camera just makes her look horrible...
I contacted him immediately - We hashed it over and decided to meet today for a trade (before anyone goes nazi on me, it was done properly amongst "parents" and all other necessary procedures have been performed) -
He was getting my 03 Speed, tourney used, tourney warn, but still in good shape; I had estimated $250 in it. I was to be getting this "match rifle" and a leather case.
Before hand he had informed me of the words "Hammerli" being printed on the barrel and the fact that his great grandfather used this rifle in the early 1950's to win multiple match competitions on a national level.
Hammerli
That word, that word is perfection.
I happen to have a Hammerli Trailslide pistol, undoubtedly one of, if not the most accurate mass produced semi-automatic .22 pistol on earth for under $1500. These pistols will shoot one hole groupings at 35 yards and are amazingly built. Since SIG had started importing them their mass production began, there price dropped, and the quality remained the same. For a mere ~$400 you can have quite possibly the definition of perfection for a sub $1500 semi-automatic .22.
For Hammerli, the '50s were before the time off mass production. This rifle was hand assembled piece by piece and was the prime of it's time. This fellow's great grandfather had made a legacy of this rifle under his name at the national level.
I found it hard to believe that this guy just wanted to offload a family heirloom for a mere paintball marker but it's his loss, not mine. I’ve referred to him as “punk” or “jerk” just for the idea of whoring this fine firearm off - His excuse being that he was left handed and this rifle was made for a right handed marksman.
After everything was said and done, well, the rifle is sitting in my bedroom at the moment, all cleaned and oiled. It was in about 95% condition and shoots like a dream. This is undoubtedly the finest shooting rifle out of the 50+ I have had the privilege to use (and still remember).
The trigger pull is an extremely crisp pull of under 1lb and less than 2mm of travel. I speak in all seriousness when I say this trigger pull is considerably lighter and shorter than that of an A5 e-grip's.
After minor research, to have my newest possession built to specs would cost approximately ~ $2250 built from Hammerli.
The pictures look horrible as my camera has next to no battery juice left. Any dents on the stock, scratches, etc are completely fault of the camera - the gun is near flawless in it's age (even the bore appears to be mint) with the majority of any wear around the eye relief and bolt handle (no performance effecting damage and the eye relief being a part that could easily be replaced if neccisary).
And here is a picture of her next to my other "match" target rifle (not a true match rifle though) - A 1943 WWII Mossberg Training rifle given to me by my Grandfather. The books tell me it may be worth $400 on a good day, but I would sale it for no amount of money you could offer.
Well guys, it seems I made out alright wouldn't you say? Lets just hope that great grandfather does not get downwind of this guys dealings - I’m sure he would be less than proud...
Ninja edit: I've got to get new pictures for this baby, my camera just makes her look horrible...
It sure does look purty...