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Offline fundukj

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Flintlock Rifle and Pistols by Doc Abbey
« on: September 19, 2018, 04:41:40 PM »
Very nice flintlock rifle and two pistols by Doc Abbey from Uniontown, PA. Built in the 1970s. The rifle has a .32 caliber, 42″ barrel. He was a collector and a builder. That's the only information I have; additional info appreciated. Full disclosure: these guns are mine and they're for sale elsewhere. Thanks. John


























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Re: Flintlock Rifle and Pistols by Doc Abbey
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2018, 06:58:08 PM »
Pretty much contemporary typical 1970’s work. Not a copy of any specific gunsmith or school. The pistols look like they were patterned off of contemporary maker Hacker Martins work. All suffer from poor locks, which is pretty typical of the period. They appear to be in good condition. The quality of the barrels could make all the difference in the world, when it comes to current value.

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Re: Flintlock Rifle and Pistols by Doc Abbey
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2018, 05:21:15 PM »
Thanks for the comments.  Interestingly, the pistol with the full name and town appears to be made with an original barrel. 

Offline Craig Wilcox

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Re: Flintlock Rifle and Pistols by Doc Abbey
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2018, 05:21:43 PM »
Really nice work, good craftsmanship.  And he didn't have this great forum to help him along!
I would not turn away from any of the three.
Craig Wilcox
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Re: Flintlock Rifle and Pistols by Doc Abbey
« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2018, 06:11:19 PM »
Pretty much contemporary typical 1970’s work. Not a copy of any specific gunsmith or school. The pistols look like they were patterned off of contemporary maker Hacker Martins work. All suffer from poor locks, which is pretty typical of the period. They appear to be in good condition. The quality of the barrels could make all the difference in the world, when it comes to current value.

  Hungry Horse

I think HH has it right.Good workmanship/inletting/fit of butt plate and all 3 locks worth about
$40 including shipping.

Bob Roller