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Mike_Bailey
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New Hagn Dodd Hughes
      #156148 - 11/03/10 07:33 PM

Hi all, 3 years ago I got interested in the Martini Hagn action, the one used by Holland for Grenadiers rifle. I went out to Montana to visit a gunsmith whose books I admired, Mr Steve Dodd Hughes. I stayed in Livingstone for a couple of days and had a blast, Steve let me loose with all his handguns, a lot of fun for me as handguns are a no go in UK Anyway the upshot was I ordered a slighly modified MH action (stronger ejector, bottom lever reshaped) and after a long time (Steve is an author and photographer as well) we are getting there. It should be ready for engraving in Autumn. Here are a few pics, I will try to post pics of the action later










best, Mike

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Re: New Hagn Dodd Hughes [Re: Mike_Bailey]
      #156280 - 12/03/10 06:38 PM

Very nice, Mike.

That fore end cap looks as though it grew on to the stock.

- Paul

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Re: New Hagn Dodd Hughes [Re: Paul]
      #156311 - 13/03/10 02:38 AM

Stunning! Time to start serious safari planning! With the Hagn .30-06 and a pair of H&Hs in .500NE and .375 you really can hunt the world!

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Re: New Hagn Dodd Hughes [Re: JabaliHunter]
      #156328 - 13/03/10 06:01 AM

I like your choice of wood. Keep us posted.

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Mike_Bailey
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Re: New Hagn Dodd Hughes [Re: Grenadier]
      #156837 - 18/03/10 09:36 AM

All, here are the latst pics from Steve, just fore end stuff but still intersting to me. Odd thing is, when I went to meet Steve I had some set ideas about where to get a blank. He had about 15 on hand and said, "This will be good Mike". (Forgive the following Steve, I hope if he is watching this forum he doesn't send me a nasty email !) I was frankly underwhelmed by the blank he wanted to use, it looked a bit "plain Jane" to me but as usual, what the hell do I know It looks great now to my eyes, best, Mike















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Re: New Hagn Dodd Hughes [Re: Mike_Bailey]
      #156851 - 18/03/10 04:05 PM

Beautiful rifle to be....thanks for sharing the photos. You chose your gunmaker wisely. Steve is one of the nicest, talented(perhaps I should say gifted) artists I've met. So many can be a bit full of themselves. He was nothing but gracious, when I had the pleasure of meeting him. Look forward to seeing the finished product!

Jeff

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Mike_Bailey
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Re: New Hagn Dodd Hughes [Re: akjeff]
      #162279 - 18/06/10 06:12 PM

Hi Guys, a few more pics of inletting the butt plate, I like seeing the tools at work
























best, Mike

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Re: New Hagn Dodd Hughes [Re: Mike_Bailey]
      #162291 - 18/06/10 09:08 PM

Coming along nicely, Mike!

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Re: New Hagn Dodd Hughes [Re: JabaliHunter]
      #163792 - 10/07/10 07:55 AM

Congrats on the rifle it is looking wonderful. Quite a treat when a craftsman allows his work to be photographed and shared. Thanks for posting these as I love a work in progress! Looks like a dandy piece of walnut as well. Will be watching for any new developments.

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Re: New Hagn Dodd Hughes [Re: Riflesmith]
      #163801 - 10/07/10 09:33 PM

That is the makings of a seriously nice rifle from a gunmaker I have long admired.

I look forward to more progress photographs.

Congratulations Mike.

Best wishes, Chris

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Re: New Hagn Dodd Hughes [Re: Mike_Bailey]
      #163882 - 12/07/10 12:19 PM

He likes it so much he put his initials on it instead of yours.

I like watching good things come together.

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Re: New Hagn Dodd Hughes [Re: Grenadier]
      #163963 - 13/07/10 04:09 PM

Outstanding!!!

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Re: New Hagn Dodd Hughes [Re: AFRO408]
      #186334 - 23/07/11 01:41 AM

case hardening done,







best,
Mike

Edited by CptCurl (23/07/11 11:35 AM)

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Re: New Hagn Dodd Hughes [Re: Mike_Bailey]
      #186343 - 23/07/11 03:25 AM

Lovely work on a special rifle. Steve has the tallent & skill necessary to be a master at properly making muzzleloading rifles - that, my friends is high praise.

Who did the engraving and colours?

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Mike_Bailey
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Re: New Hagn Dodd Hughes [Re: DarylS]
      #186347 - 23/07/11 04:00 AM

colours Doug Turnbull with instructions for "subdued" colours, came out well I think, engraving by L Peters, best

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Re: New Hagn Dodd Hughes [Re: Mike_Bailey]
      #186348 - 23/07/11 04:03 AM

tks Mike.
The colours 'are' subdued - some of Turnbulls that I've seen are rather loud for my tastes. Those are particularly nice with lots of brown & softer blues. I really like it.

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Re: New Hagn Dodd Hughes [Re: DarylS]
      #186373 - 23/07/11 11:33 AM

Stunning work well done and amazing patience too!

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Re: New Hagn Dodd Hughes [Re: Cinghiale]
      #186377 - 23/07/11 12:59 PM

Very pleasant!

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Re: New Hagn Dodd Hughes [Re: Mike_Bailey]
      #186378 - 23/07/11 02:44 PM

Coming along magnificently - even in a gun case with as distinguished a collection as yours, this will add immense sparkle!

Waiting for more pics, of course, and thank you for sharing these.

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Re: New Hagn Dodd Hughes [Re: mehulkamdar]
      #187457 - 06/08/11 06:11 PM

These are the last pics Steve will send me as it is now finished and hopefully will be here in about 12 weeks, paperwork allowing, a couple here of Steve puting stuff back after case hardening and lastly the end result













best
Mike

Edited by CptCurl (09/08/11 01:28 AM)

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Re: New Hagn Dodd Hughes [Re: Mike_Bailey]
      #187461 - 06/08/11 06:27 PM

Hi Mike,

Wacky Doody, that is beautiful, well done Mike....

Cheers,

Jeff Gray

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Re: New Hagn Dodd Hughes [Re: CHAPUISARMES]
      #187462 - 06/08/11 06:41 PM

WOW!!

Thanks for sharing this with us, it has been fantastic to see.

Regards,

MOG

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Re: New Hagn Dodd Hughes [Re: Cinghiale]
      #187464 - 06/08/11 06:56 PM

Absolutely stunning Mike!

How does it look without the scope? Leafs out to?

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Mike_Bailey
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Re: New Hagn Dodd Hughes [Re: Orvar]
      #187478 - 07/08/11 12:34 AM

Dugong, no leaves, see aperture peep at rear set for 100 yds, I canīt use irons for anything further these days best

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Re: New Hagn Dodd Hughes [Re: Mike_Bailey]
      #187505 - 07/08/11 09:00 AM

See it now. Sweet, and really discrete with glass on. Really nice!

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