Author Topic: Allen Martin Lehigh for Smallpatch "The Busty Brunette" finished photos (Read 15553 times)

smallpatch · « **on:** April 12, 2011, 07:42:36 AM »

I posted these earlier on the original post. Not many looked at them, I think because the original string was so long.
SO, I just couldn't stand for her to go unnoticed.

I haven't held her yet, but here's some photos..... ain't she a beauty??

Horserod · « **Reply #1 on:** April 12, 2011, 08:49:06 AM »

That is one very nice rifle.....beautiful ! Horserod

Mattole · « **Reply #2 on:** April 12, 2011, 09:24:17 AM »

Simply put, that is an extremely beautiful rifle - very inspiring to see!

wattlebuster · « **Reply #3 on:** April 12, 2011, 12:27:23 PM »

Beautiful. Very nice

Larry Pletcher · « **Reply #4 on:** April 12, 2011, 12:46:46 PM »

Dane,
Great gun! I think I need one.

Regards,
Pletch

Ben I. Voss · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2011, 03:09:10 PM »

Masterful. Allen's work is always amazing!

Dr. Tim-Boone · « **Reply #6 on:** April 12, 2011, 04:27:33 PM »

Dane,

Somebody....can't say who.... just might...... hijack the truck tween PA & AZ

.........sorry......

Allen's Lehigh's are the epitome/Quintessence of the contemporary American Longrifle. Maybe it wil end up in a museum..

?

How are you going to maintain self- control when you get your hands on it?

Somebody should capture the moment on video!!Congrats!! What a treasure

G-Man · « **Reply #7 on:** April 12, 2011, 05:16:28 PM »

Man - just outstanding! And I don't even particularly care for most Lehigh style rifles, but I love this one.

Great work by a great builder.

Guy

smart dog · « **Reply #8 on:** April 12, 2011, 05:30:53 PM »

Hi Dane,
We are a lucky crowd to have makers like Allen working in our midst. You have an incredible piece of functional art in your hands. Thanks for the photos.

dave

C. Cash · « **Reply #9 on:** April 12, 2011, 05:50:39 PM »

That is a beautiful rifle.....don't know that a guy could ever want for more in one, really.

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #10 on:** April 12, 2011, 06:10:10 PM »

Dane, thanks so much for showing us your rifle...can't imagine how I missed the previous thread.

Allen has produced a wonderful example of a high end Leheigh rifle. He has captured all of the flavour one could hope for. Just splendid!!

t.caster · « **Reply #11 on:** April 12, 2011, 07:11:45 PM »

For Lehighs.... it just don't get no better than this!

M Tornichio · « **Reply #12 on:** April 12, 2011, 07:29:28 PM »

Thanks for sharing.
I love it!

smylee grouch · « **Reply #13 on:** April 12, 2011, 07:36:05 PM »

Dane, words wont do justice to the art you have but can you tell us a little of the gun, barrel & length, cal., etc. Smylee

smallpatch · « **Reply #14 on:** April 12, 2011, 07:45:16 PM »

smylee,
The barrel is a 48" .50cal custom barrel, made to the outside dimensions of the A.Rupp gun you see in RCA 1. Lock is an A.Martin modified Siler, stock, Mr Martins, choice of nice Sugar Maple. The design, architecture, hardware, pipes, all Mr Martin's.
I've been watching UPS since last Friday. To say I'm excited, would be an extreme understatement.
The whole experience, in dealing with Allen, can only be exceeded by the absolute beauty of this gun. He's a great guy, and as you can tell, and amazing artist.

I have no idea how I'm going to sleep for the next couple of days.

Bill of the 45th · « **Reply #15 on:** April 12, 2011, 09:48:54 PM »

Dane, I well know your feeling of anticipation of the delivery of a new baby. I'm also waiting on an Al Martin to arrive from the auction house. My current Martin hasn't been out all winter, but tomorrow is looking good to make smoke with her. They are things of beauty. Have fun with her.

Bill

KLMoors · « **Reply #16 on:** April 13, 2011, 03:10:46 AM »

Yikes, what a beauty!

Paddlefoot · « **Reply #17 on:** April 13, 2011, 07:50:09 AM »

Serious envy going on here, both for the gun and the skill of the builder. Thanks for sharing the pics.

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #18 on:** April 13, 2011, 02:49:55 PM »

Wow! Yes she is. Allen puts the bar way out of reach for some of us.

Tim C.

Osprey · « **Reply #19 on:** April 13, 2011, 03:11:19 PM »

Verrrry Nice! Two questions, first, how are you going to deal with the crowd of guys in ALR Tshirts crowded around your mailbox for the next week??

Second, and seriously, please tell us you're taking her in the field next fall, a gun that nice doesn't deserve to be relegated to the wall, she needs to draw blood on a nice buck.

Roger Fisher · « **Reply #20 on:** April 13, 2011, 08:45:48 PM »

Young Al is something else

That finish is tops also. Dark in the low spots and lighter in the 'worn' spots.

Jim Kibler · « **Reply #21 on:** April 13, 2011, 11:25:58 PM »

Mighty fine looking gun there Mr. Martin!

Acer Saccharum · « **Reply #22 on:** April 14, 2011, 01:12:05 AM »

Allen really hammers the Lehigh architecture. This gun looks so natural, so effortless, so unconstrained. Martin IS getting better as he gets older.

Still likes an occasional burger, too.

Randall Steffy · « **Reply #23 on:** April 14, 2011, 01:38:11 AM »

Dane,
You chose a very special builder in Allen Martin, and he surely succeeded in creating a great piece of longrifle artwork for you. You should justifiably be quite proud of this amazing Lehigh! It is all WOW.

J. Talbert · « **Reply #24 on:** April 14, 2011, 03:07:12 AM »

Awesome! Love those Lehighs!
If that was mine, I'd be showing everyone!

Jeff

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Author Topic: Allen Martin Lehigh for Smallpatch "The Busty Brunette" finished photos (Read 15553 times)

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