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There is sometimes confusion between these rifles so thought I would bring it up at the forum.
The Allen Drop Breech Rimfire Rifle, by Allen & Wheelock, Ethan Allen & Co. was made from 1860-1871. Total quantity estimated at 1,1500 to 2000 copies. It was made in a variety of callibers, 22 thru 44 rimfire. Single shot, Part round part octagon barrels, lengths vary from 23" to 30". The breech opened by lowering the trigger guard, the motion ejecting the emty cartridge; hammer cocked manally: Unique elevating rear sight on the left frame.
Iron mountings, blued barrel, the frame, hammer and trigger guard were casehardened Frames observed in flat and rounded configurations. Walnut buttstock and forend, the latter sometimes fitted with a metal cap. Some were fitted with swivels on the butt stock and forend.
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