Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Allen Martin Rifles from The Bob Roughton Collection at the 18th Century Show

Number
11
Name
Winchester style Kentucky rifle, a bench copy of the petite Lauck rifle in collection of J.R. Roughton, Jr.
Made by
Allen Martin
Barrel Length
42 & 1/8"
Caliber
.50
Value
$7,500
Purchased from
Allen Martin
Private or Company
Private
Misc
Custom made for J.R. Roughton, Jr.

Number 11

Number
65
Name
Copy of a Virginia Johannes Faber Rifle (~1750-1775)
Made by
Allen Martin
Barrel Length
42"
Caliber
.58
Value
$7,500
Purchased from
Allen Martin
Private or Company
Private
Misc
Only three original Faber's known to exist

Number 65

Number 65

Number 65

Number
69
Name
Copy of PA style, Christian Springs era, Transition
Made by
Allen Martin
Barrel Length
45 1/2"
Caliber
.54
Value
$9,000
Purchased from
Allen Martin (custom built for J.R. Roughton, Jr.)
Private or Company
Private
Misc
Banana Lock
Side-opening brass patchbox
Half-octagon/half-round
Double wedding band

Number 69

Number 69

Number 69

Number 69

Copy and photos supplied by Jim Chambers who will be at the show with these rifles.

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