Please correct me if I am wrong but did not Blaser make a specialty handgun for a very short time about a decade or more ago? I seem to recall that there was some write up but then it disappeared.

Yes, they did. It was based on their R93 bolt action rifle action. I don't know if it actually made it into production-barrels were to be interchangeable.

Yes; the Blaser R93 HHS (Handgun Hunting System)

From my understanding, the feds weren't too happy with it, so it was dropped. Too bad, it was a neat system, though pricey.

Pretty interesting. Here is an article I found written by a familiar face on here. If Mark sees this, maybe he can add some more to the history.

http://www.handgunhunt.com/columns/hampton_sep03.html

http://www.rockislandauction.c...rd/WBH154-S-F1-L.jpg

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Originally posted by magman:
From my understanding, the feds weren't too happy with it, so it was dropped.

Those guys spoil all the fun.

That's a gogeous sp!

Very Cool!!!

Yes they did I have been shooting a Blasér R93 for years
The serial number ended with a p
for pistol There are still some around but very
Costly $ 3000 +. Calibers from 22lr to 416 rigby

.416 Rigby!.....OUCH!!!

Hope it had a big brake.

Aaron

Or open sights!

Yes they did indeed. Mine has three barrels-243, 308, 300 win mag. I use the 308 almost exclusively. Taken whitetail at over 400, and the Javelina pictured at 200. Love this pistol, shoots very accurately with any loads it's given and seems to point and fire with very little effort. GREAT handgun!

Cool SP!

Bigsheep,

What is the length of your 308 barrel?

All three of the barrels are Just under 15".

Sorry for the late reply -- I just returned from Pakistan. I remember the Blaser handgun well -- took it to Zambia & Zimbabwe and shot several head of game with it. The gun was accurate and had a great trigger. Like a fool -- I returned the gun. Thought I'd pick one up at a later date. Another one of my foolish decisions!

I hate to admit this, but if it came with a RH bolt, I would really want one.

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Originally posted by Ernie:
I hate to admit this, but if it came with a RH bolt, I would really want one.

Ernie, according to blue book of gun values it was available in RH or LH straight pull bolt. Better start counting your pennies.

http://bluebookofgunvalues.com...NTING_HANDGUN_SYSTEM

Bret

Now WHY did you have to tell me that???
Well, finding one in a chambering I would use is probably a completely different story.

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Originally posted by Smokin7mm:

quote:

Originally posted by Ernie:
I hate to admit this, but if it came with a RH bolt, I would really want one.

Ernie, according to blue book of gun values it was available in RH or LH straight pull bolt. Better start counting your pennies.

http://bluebookofgunvalues.com...NTING_HANDGUN_SYSTEM

Bret

just like the rifles, you can get left or right bolt head configurations and can swap between the two. Also, I believe the barrels are set up exactly the same as their R93 rifle barrels, so you'd have a wide variety of calipers and be able to cut them down and brake/thread them.

Ernie, it might be inevitable, if you can find one available. I'll keep an eye out for you

Glad I could help.

Between Mike, you, and others on this forum that have helped me spend my money, I just thought I would return the favor.

Bret

quote:

Originally posted by Ernie:
Now WHY did you have to tell me that???
Well, finding one in a chambering I would use is probably a completely different story.

quote:

Originally posted by Smokin7mm:

quote:

Originally posted by Ernie:
I hate to admit this, but if it came with a RH bolt, I would really want one.

Ernie, according to blue book of gun values it was available in RH or LH straight pull bolt. Better start counting your pennies.

http://bluebookofgunvalues.com...NTING_HANDGUN_SYSTEM

Bret