Any Allen Martin owners

[bldtrailer]

Might be in the market for an Allen Martin in .50, does anyone have one and what is the rifling twist he uses?

 

[Bob McBride]

I’ve owned many of his rifles and still own one of his Schimmels in .54. I literally just sold a .50 by him on ALR last week. It was one of his earlier guns made in .45 and Bobby Hoyt-ed to .50. No one makes a sexier flintlock than Al. He uses different suppliers and barrel specs, I believe, depending on what’s appropriate for the period and origin of the gun. I’m not sure what his waiting list is right now (probably 1-2 years-ish) but he can make you one to your personal specs and what’s more the secondary market for his guns is as strong as new ones. He’s a super guy and can be contacted via his site or on ALR. The second from the top is my .54.

Edit: I see he’s here as well. Member name: Oldrifle.

 

[Bob McBride]

Also, you might ask him if he has one lying around. I’m sure he rarely does but I’ve bought at least one he had laying around and one from a buddy of his he made a new one for.

 

[bldtrailer]

we will see him at the Kempton gun makers fair (near Dixon's over the hill from me) chewed his ear at the lewisburg fair last winter

 

[Brazos John]

The second from the top is my .54.

I love your museum set-up with the used boards and wrought-iron hangers!
And your firearms are quite nice, too!
Your schimmel is similar to my Northampton/Lehigh poor boy, and I love its lines. The curve of the stock is beautiful!