Hello Folks

I think I have seen mention of a Fraser side lever rifle action "in current manufacture" on the accuratereloading forum.  I can't recall the model or much in the way of detail but a search there may turn somthing up. 

Cheers - Foster

Glenn, there was a write up in the March-April 2003 issue of the SSRJ about stocking Mr. Griffin's Fraser (part two).  More details might be found in whichever earlier issue part one was in.   

Greg

Consider it a blend of good design, compactness, looks - and rarity. These can be made into really pretty rifles, are very strong by design and - if you omit the safety features - have relatively few parts.  It is a true falling block, with internal hammer.  Contrary to most rifles of the area, he also used the stock bolt for attaching the butttstock while keeping the tangs.
Of course, Daniel Fraser made top-quality rifles (and knew very well how to), so that also plays a role, true...
I would personally rate it better than the Farquharson, but for more info - just check the Dehaas book, 'Single shot rifles and actions'
Of course, it isn't better than a Martini  8) ,but it most certainly looks quite a bit nicer.  And it has sidelever operation too, making for a very trim rifle/action combination.
Only thing - copying those won't be cheap, I'm afraid, unless you could go to mass-production techniques.  Yes, I would also like one, but I cannot afford it...

are you sure that rodney storie of shawnee, oklahoma dosen't have one of these as a parts set??????....blue