Allen Martin Flintlock Rifles

Allen Martin builds historically accurate interpretive reproductions of Pennsylvania flintlock rifles and fowling pieces from the 1760-1820 period. Each rifle is individually crafted and custom-fitted to the client—no two are identical.

Starting with a blank of fine curly maple, Allen hand-cuts the profile using nothing more than a bandsaw, power drill, files, rasps, and chisels. He sources quality components including swamped Getz barrels, Jim Chambers flintlocks, and sand-cast brass hardware, then hand-crafts the remaining small parts. The finishing work—hand scraping, burnishing, and oil finishing—is what separates his rifles from others.

Winner of Best of Show Traditional and Best of Show Overall at the 1999 Dixon's Gunmakers Fair

Allen's work has appeared on the cover of Muzzleblast Magazine. Many consider him the best Lehigh rifle builder in the world. Most of his rifles are owned by active shooters and hunters, though collectors are increasingly seeking his work for their collections.

Located in central Pennsylvania, 40 miles north of Harrisburg, Allen works with his wife Pauline to create historically authentic pieces of functional art.