In memoriam - The sad passing of a great gunmaker - Martin Hagn

[Mark Audino]

 

[Dross289]

He sure made some pretty rifles.

 

[ftrovato]

Ralph Martini has a few rifles that they built together. Beautiful work...

 

[Mark Audino]

Ralf Martini built this 300 H&H on a Hagn action for me. They were once partners in a gun making operation but still worked with each other after going independent. Incredible engineering.

 

[RR 314]

A life well lived! Mr. Hagn worked for some of the best while younger—and was one of the best. Brilliant man and crazy skills. Comfort for the family.

 

[ftrovato]

Ralf Martini built this 300 H&H on a Hagn action for me. They were once partners in a gun making operation but still worked with each other after going independent. Incredible engineering.
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What a beautiful treasure that rifle is Mark.

 

[Mark Audino]

Hi Frank, I have to tell you that Ralf Martini is a truly exceptional gun maker and just as much a human being. He also built this .404 Jeffery for me. It was built as a working gun to be carried all day. So, it comes in naked at about 8.75 pounds. No recoil to speak of because his design just works. The Hagen was simply something else. Trim in the hands and comes to the shoulder like it should. Mark

 

[ftrovato]

Another beauty Mark! I bought a Heym through Ralph this past summer and I have to say, he is truly a gentleman. Not only was the transaction process exactly what he told me it would be, he was really enjoyable to talk to. Hopefully I can scratch up some cash in the future to also own one of the beautiful rifles he builds. Truly and artist! As I'm sure you know, he was key in the design of the 89B for Heym.

Hi Frank, I have to tell you that Ralf Martini is a truly exceptional gun maker and just as much a human being. He also built this .404 Jeffery for me. It was built as a working gun to be carried all day. So, it comes in naked at about 8.75 pounds. No recoil to speak of because his design just works. The Hagen was simply something else. Trim in the hands and comes to the shoulder like it should. Mark
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[Just a dude in BC]

An absolute shame. He not only made beautiful rifles. He also designed the Hagn action; a Farquharson style action that hides all of the pins for a cleaner look, that was available in different sizes (even up to the 700 nitro).

 

[lockingblock]

He built my first true custom rifle on a G33. Truly a master craftsman.

 

[VertigoBE]

Ralf Martini built this 300 H&H on a Hagn action for me. They were once partners in a gun making operation but still worked with each other after going independent. Incredible engineering.
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That’s one amazingly beautiful rifle Mark.

In my mind, the hagn action was one of the most elegant modern interpretations of a falling block.

Condolences to his family and friends, a giant has left our world.

 

[Mark Audino]

That’s one amazingly beautiful rifle Mark.

In my mind, the hagn action was one of the most elegant modern interpretations of a falling block.

Condolences to his family and friends, a giant has left our world.

Yes, absolutely a great loss, Jürgen, and thank you. And the combination of Hagn's action and Ralf Martini's British stock styling puts it over the top in terms of handling and elegance.

 

[Mark Audino]

He built my first true custom rifle on a G33. Truly a master craftsman.

Awesome. You know his great work firsthand.

 

[Mark Audino]

He built my first true custom rifle on a G33. Truly a master craftsman.

Indeed. I'm sure you have a treasure.

 

[Mark Audino]

An absolute shame. He not only made beautiful rifles. He also designed the Hagn action; a Farquharson style action that hides all of the pins for a cleaner look, that was available in different sizes (even up to the 700 nitro).

Yes, he was special and his work was special.

 

[Mark Audino]

Another beauty Mark! I bought a Heym through Ralph this past summer and I have to say, he is truly a gentleman. Not only was the transaction process exactly what he told me it would be, he was really enjoyable to talk to. Hopefully I can scratch up some cash in the future to also own one of the beautiful rifles he builds. Truly and artist! As I'm sure you know, he was key in the design of the 89B for Heym.View attachment 571921

Great to know that you feel the same way I do about Ralf. And that is one mighty fine piece of kit that you have there!

 

[Nevada Mike]

Sad passing indeed. I remember talking with him many times at ACGG events. Rest in Peace.

 

[mooze]

Great to know that you feel the same way I do about Ralf. And that is one mighty fine piece of kit that you have there!

Ralf built my first semi custom Mauser on a 1938 Berlin Action,in 9.3x62, 52 cm Heym Match barrel, with a beutiful piece of birds eye maple.

 

[Bullhunter]

 

[Bullhunter]