Northampton/Lehigh County also known as the "Allentown Gun" - circa 1780 - 1810. This type of rifle has a long graceful appearance that so many people find attractive. The buttstock top of comb has a slight roman nose and the bottom line has a subtle double step.

This rifle can come with a sliding wood patchbox or a 2 piece brass with a dome lid not being out of place. The "Arrowhead" sideplate is a common feature . Most silver inlays have a Christian meaning and the raised or incise carving being in the Rococo or Folk art style of form.

One unknown and mysterious feature is the carved, inlayed or engraved face that resembles as some say a "Indian head" or perhaps a "women". This figure is known only on Lehigh Co. Rifles and no where else.

Original builders are known as Rupp, Kuntz, Moll and Neihard. The Northampton / Allentown flintlock rifle is true Pennsylvania rifle and remains a favorite of mine!!

LEHIGH COUNTY “Allentown” Rifle School by Allen Martin

AGED LEHIGH RIFLE
Description: Aged Lehigh Co. flintlock rifle in the style of J. Moll, circa 1780 Getz, 44inch, .50 caliber barrel, Large Siler flintlock, Sugar maple stock, Brass mounted, Sliding wood patchbox, Raised carving and a hole worn through the carving behind the entry pipe!!!! The overall gun is mellowed with age and just has great feel!!!! Click images for a larger view!

RAISED CARVED ALLENTOWN RIFLE
Description: Raised carved Allentown Rifle - "Rupp/Moll" - circa 1790. This rifle was built as fund raiser for the Contemporary Longrifle Association, 2004, as a live auction item!! Contact Allen Martin or the CLA for more details!! Getz,42inch, .50caliber barrel - Large Siler flintlock - Sugar maple stock - Sliding wood box - Fully raised carved - Brass mounted. Click images for a larger view!

H. RUPP LEHIGH
Description: H. Rupp Flintlock Rifle WOW!!!  Is the first thing that comes to mind when holding this beautiful rifle copied from A. Herman Rupp dated 1793. Subtle changes were made from the original but the feeling is there with warm colors, lightly aged giving the overall gun the impression this gun was only used for special occasions. The lock is made from Davis castings and lots of hours reshaping and   tweaking giving it the hand-forged look, 49-1/4"... long & skinny Getz 54 caliber barrel is the heart of the project, Red curly maple stock inlet with brass fixtures & Sterling silver inlays all neatly engraved with everything surrounded with full blown, detailed relief carving. The cast dome lid patchbox with all hand-forged release is accented by brass wire giving the rifle a classy look!!!! If you are interested in buying a rifle of this quality, feel free to contact me!!! Click images for a larger view!

J.MOLL LEHIGH
Description: J.Moll - Lehigh Co. John Moll Sr. would be happy to know that his work is still admired almost 250 years later!!! This fancy rifle was built for a client in Germany who likes the Lehigh style of rifle as much as anybody. Super figured curly sugar maple stock, Getz 54 caliber, 47 inches long, Large Siler flintlock-refiled, Brass hardware, Sterling Silver inlays and fully relief carved with everything blending into a Lehigh Valley rifle of the 1770's to the 1780's. Click images for a larger view!

Builder and Collector of Fine Flintlock Rifles and Fowling Pieces
Best of Show Traditional and Best of Show Overall at the 1999 Dixon's Gunmakers Fair.

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