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GordonS Participating Member Offline Posts: 13 Joined: Aug 22^nd, 2022	Looking for information on Falling Block Action Mar 6^th, 2023 at 12:16pm	Print Post
	I stumbled across pictures of this rifle/action recently. It’s a new one for me (means I haven’t seen it in one of DeHass’s book) and it sure is sexy. Does anyone know anything about this action and it’s availability?


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rgchristensen Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1057 Joined: Jan 2^nd, 2014	Re: Looking for information on Falling Block Action Reply #1 - Mar 6^th, 2023 at 12:37pm	Print Post
	With those triggers, looks like a Heeren action. CHRIS


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oneatatime Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3742 Location: Rocky Mountains Joined: Oct 30^th, 2011	Re: Looking for information on Falling Block Action Reply #2 - Mar 6^th, 2023 at 1:39pm	Print Post
	Yes, except in a Heeren the triggers are directly under the block. The round breech block is much more unusual. A really slick action.


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chipmaker Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 324 Location: san diego Joined: Sep 24^th, 2007	Re: Looking for information on Falling Block Action Reply #3 - Mar 7^th, 2023 at 11:15am	Print Post
	It's a custom action made by J. Hensel. I believe that he's in Ferlach, Austria. Otto


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GordonS Participating Member Offline Posts: 13 Joined: Aug 22^nd, 2022	Re: Looking for information on Falling Block Action Reply #4 - Mar 7^th, 2023 at 9:28pm	Print Post
	Thank you


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oneatatime Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3742 Location: Rocky Mountains Joined: Oct 30^th, 2011	Re: Looking for information on Falling Block Action Reply #5 - Mar 8^th, 2023 at 12:33am	Print Post
	Scroll down on this site to see a second one of his, one a little more elaborate and with a traditional DST: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)
	« Last Edit: Mar 8^th, 2023 at 1:02pm by oneatatime »

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calledflyer Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3483 Joined: Mar 9^th, 2015	Re: Looking for information on Falling Block Action Reply #6 - Mar 8^th, 2023 at 10:06am	Print Post
	Hah! a little more elaborate, indeed. All of my several aunts didn't have that much gold in their jewelry boxes and teeth all added together. But, what I noticed first was that the triggers sure are different. Did that rear one really cock the action, or is that just an auctioneers unknowing mistake?


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oneatatime Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3742 Location: Rocky Mountains Joined: Oct 30^th, 2011	Re: Looking for information on Falling Block Action Reply #7 - Mar 8^th, 2023 at 1:00pm	Print Post
	Like the Heeren, I'm sure, the rear "trigger" of the OPs action is part of the hammer. You can cock the action by pushing it forward (first click) and by pushing it way forward (second click) make it a set trigger. The pic may show it cocked but not set. Check this thread on my Heerens to see what goes on with the trigger. Reply 8 shows my little Heeren with the "trigger"/hammer fired/uncocked. Opening the action cocks it. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)
	« Last Edit: Mar 8^th, 2023 at 3:30pm by oneatatime »

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calledflyer Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3483 Joined: Mar 9^th, 2015	Re: Looking for information on Falling Block Action Reply #8 - Mar 8^th, 2023 at 3:23pm	Print Post
	Thanks, I just have to find the thread now. I never dealt with any of the exotic varieties. Lots to learn (ast about).


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oneatatime Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3742 Location: Rocky Mountains Joined: Oct 30^th, 2011	Re: Looking for information on Falling Block Action Reply #9 - Mar 8^th, 2023 at 3:31pm	Print Post
	I updated my other post with the link. Sorry.


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calledflyer Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3483 Joined: Mar 9^th, 2015	Re: Looking for information on Falling Block Action Reply #10 - Mar 8^th, 2023 at 6:35pm	Print Post
	Cool. Ya know, this forum is really hard to look for anything- lots here that I'd like to revisit, but don't bother because I get lost in something else and never make it to where I aimed for. I have never seen one of those rifles. Or, quite a few other types either.


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