Hauck Rifle,
Sir,
Someone once wrote that the African Hyena looked like an animal designed by a Government Committee. I'm afraid that, in my opinion, your rifle falls into falls into the same category.
It's a compilation of designs and ornamentation covering at least three centuries.
J.D.Steele may very well be right when he suggests the best parts are the Scope sight and the cartridge box. You may get a better price if the parts are split.
Regarding the story regarding the manufacture of this group of four Hauck rifles, I'm afraid that without documentation or other 'proof' it's just an interesting story and not a provenance that would add to the value of the rifle.
I understand that an article on this particular rifle is to appear in a well known American Single Shot Journal in the near future. Whilst this tends to only be read by single shot rifle enthusiasts, it will draw attention of many towards this rifle.
If it doesn't sell in the current auction then I would suggest you wait until the article has appeared, then offer it for sale or auction again, perhaps with the scope and ammunition box sold as seperates.
I have no idea what you paid for the rifle, but given the 'Buy it Now' price, I am assuming it was in four figures, and slightly lower than the current asking price. You may be lucky and break even, you may even make a slight profit if you can find what is known in gun buying circles as 'A live one' i.e. someone who has to have an item at any price.
Good luck.
Harry
Last edited by Harry Eales; 09/08/10 03:53 AM.
