NEW ALLEN MARTIN BERKS SCHIMMEL

[Bob McBride]

I finally talked Al out of another one of his Schimmels. He finished it a few months ago. He calls it a Peter Angstadt inspired, Berks/Lehigh, with a touch of Bucks. Sort of a Blue Mtn (Where Dixon's muzzleloader shop is) Kutztown Schimmel..... .54 Cal Getz Oct-Rnd 44 1/2". 7lbs. Large Siler. Maple. Notice a little more comb than his normal Rupp or Lehigh. Perfect. I'm working my way towards a full AM collection. I now have a .58, .54, and .50 by Al. The other two are Lancasters. Enjoy. Merry Christmas all.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

LOVE it the Schimmels have an understated beauty to them and are cool. Allen Martin makes the best around as well!

 

[Peregrine]

A beautiful rifle.

 

[appalichian hunter]

Very nice rifle Bob, hope you and your family have a wonderful CHRISTMAS.

 

[Dave Marsh]

What happened to the H. House buy? Couldn't find one...just curious as I imagine they are pretty hard to get your hands on. Can't go wrong with an Allen Martin collection. Merry Christmas.

Dave

 

[Bob McBride]

What happened to the H. House buy? Couldn't find one...just curious as I imagine they are pretty hard to get your hands on. Can't go wrong with an Allen Martin collection. Merry Christmas.

Dave

I'm still working it. It's turned out to be much more of a chore than I thought to pry it out of this guys fingers but we're slowly getting somewhere....


Thanks fellers, Merry Christmas!

 

[appalichian hunter]

I always wanted a rifle built bye the house bros. or a full blown Keith Castell rifle but the money says otherwise.

 

[Treestalker]

If I ever build another flintlock... that's the design I'd want to shoot for in a shimmel...just flat out gorgeous simplicity.

 

[Squatch84]

That is gorgeous!

 

[GANGGREEN]

I think I'm leaning towards this style for a build this summer. I'll probably get some grief for it, but I'm leaning towards a piece of wormy Chestnut for the build. I may go full poor boy or may add some inlays, heel and toe plates, etc.. We'll see, but I like this one a lot.

 

[Bob McBride]

Very nice rifle Bob, hope you and your family have a wonderful CHRISTMAS.

Thanks! And a wonderful Christmas to you and yours as well!

 

[Hatchet-Jack]

Beautiful rifle Bob. Congratulations and merry Christmas! I hope you will make a video about the history of this kind of rifle and of you shooting it.

 

[Yewbender]

Hey Bob, thats a fine looker for sure!!! Now Christmas is tomorrow and since its about giving you could play santa and put it under my tree for me

 

[Rodd Boyer]

That is a handsome rig my friend! Hope it shoots as good as it looks! Keep us posted!

Merry Christmas and God bless,
Rodd

 

[Tn poor boy]

I always wanted a rifle built bye the house bros. or a full blown Keith Castell rifle but the money says otherwise.

My self also

 

[steve free]

I finally talked Al out of another one of his Schimmels. He finished it a few months ago. He calls it a Peter Angstadt inspired, Berks/Lehigh, with a touch of Bucks. Sort of a Blue Mtn (Where Dixon's muzzleloader shop is) Kutztown Schimmel..... .54 Cal Getz Oct-Rnd 44 1/2". 7lbs. Large Siler. Maple. Notice a little more comb than his normal Rupp or Lehigh. Perfect. I'm working my way towards a full AM collection. I now have a .58, .54, and .50 by Al. The other two are Lancasters. Enjoy. Merry Christmas all.

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Beautiful rifle Bob, and congrats on getting another Allen Martin gun! Love your videos. Keep up the good work!

 

[Josh Sawyer]

Bob,

I was just over to Allen’s shop today to shoot the breeze. We mostly talked about the doe we both bagged on Monday but he also showed me the current project on his bench, fawned over the Shroyer rifle made by Chris Warner I had brought by for him to check out, and let me handle this schimmel. All I can say is she’s a beaut! Light weight and holds steady. You did well. Word of warning though...I think he’s planning on hunting most of this week so you might not see this see it until after the new year No seriously I don’t know when he plans to ship but it will be worth the wait.

Best Regards,

Josh Sawyer

 

[Bob McBride]

Bob,

I was just over to Allen’s shop today to shoot the breeze. We mostly talked about the doe we both bagged on Monday but he also showed me the current project on his bench, fawned over the Shroyer rifle made by Chris Warner I had brought by for him to check out, and let me handle this schimmel. All I can say is she’s a beaut! Light weight and holds steady. You did well. Word of warning though...I think he’s planning on hunting most of this week so you might not see this see it until after the new year No seriously I don’t know when he plans to ship but it will be worth the wait.

Best Regards,

Josh Sawyer

Thats awesome Josh, thanks for sharing. I hope to make it up there one of these days. I’m glad you got to handle her and that she holds steady. I saw it and talked with Al about it at the Fall Frolic but never picked her up off the rack. I was too busy filming the show. I did look her over really well though and that funky Angstadt butt kept popping into my head so I eventually had to have her. Three AM Schimmels and I’ve managed to not get a Lehigh yet, so there will always be reason to get another.

And hunting is always a good excuse for being late in my book....

Also, I’m excited to shoulder her because she has a very similar drop to my favorite southern guns so I think she’s going to give me a good sight picture pretty naturally.

 

[Josh Sawyer]

Thats awesome Josh, thanks for sharing. I hope to make it up there one of these days. I’m glad you got to handle her and that she holds steady. I saw it and talked with Al about it at the Fall Frolic but never picked her up off the rack. I was too busy filming the show. I did look her over really well though and that funky Angstadt butt kept popping into my head so I eventually had to have her. Three AM Schimmels and I’ve managed to not get a Lehigh yet, so there will always be reason to get another.

And hunting is always a good excuse for being late in my book....

Also, I’m excited to shoulder her because she has a very similar drop to my favorite southern guns so I think she’s going to give me a good sight picture pretty naturally.

I saw it hanging on his gun rack and was like “so you haven’t sent this to Bob yet huh?” Lol. Then he told me all about how you acquired it as I proceeded to drool all over it. Don’t worry...I don’t have COVID

 

[Tn poor boy]

Thats awesome Josh, thanks for sharing. I hope to make it up there one of these days. I’m glad you got to handle her and that she holds steady. I saw it and talked with Al about it at the Fall Frolic but never picked her up off the rack. I was too busy filming the show. I did look her over really well though and that funky Angstadt butt kept popping into my head so I eventually had to have her. Three AM Schimmels and I’ve managed to not get a Lehigh yet, so there will always be reason to get another.

And hunting is always a good excuse for being late in my book....

Also, I’m excited to shoulder her because she has a very similar drop to my favorite southern guns so I think she’s going to give me a good sight picture pretty naturally.

Congratulations bob enjoy her