Description
Anyone who's ever pulled two long guns out of the same safe knows the pain of watching one scratch the other on the way out. The Allen Stretch Knit Gun Sock in 52-inch green is the cheap insurance that stops that from happening. It's a lightweight knit sleeve that slides right over your rifle or shotgun and shields the finish from dust, dings, and surface scratches whether the gun is racked in the safe, riding in a cabinet, or bouncing around during transport.
What the Silicone Treatment Does for Your Gun
The knit fabric gets a limited silicone treatment, and that's the part worth paying attention to. It won't hold moisture against the metal, which helps guard against rust, pitting, and corrosion during shorter stretches of storage. Think of it as a light protective layer rather than a permanent rust-proofing solution. For guns you handle regularly and store in a reasonably climate-controlled space, it does exactly what you want it to.
Fitting the 52-Inch Allen Gun Sock Over Your Long Gun
The stretch knit is the real selling point here. It expands to swallow rifles with scopes and full-length shotguns up to 52 inches, then hugs back down snug without adding any bulk. That means you can still fit multiple socked guns side by side in a safe or slide one into a hard case without a fight. It works with or without optics mounted, so a scoped deer rifle and a bare bird gun both get the same coverage.
Labeling and Everyday Use
Each sock comes with a writeable ID label, which sounds like a small thing until you've got a row of identical green socks in the safe. Mark them by make, model, or caliber and you'll grab the right gun on the first try instead of unzipping three of them. It rolls up small when it's not in use, so tossing a spare in your range bag or truck is no hassle at all.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Allen Company
- Manufacturer Part Number: 13171
- UPC: 026509064831
- Color: Green
- Length: 52 inches
- Width: 3.75 inches
- Material: Silicone-treated stretch knit
- Fits: Rifles with scopes and shotguns up to 52 inches
- ID Label: Writeable
- Units per Box: 1
- Shipping Weight: 0.365 lb
What’s Included
- One Allen 52" stretch knit gun sock in green
- Writeable ID label
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Allen gun sock fit a rifle with a scope mounted?
Yes. The stretch knit is designed to expand over rifles with scopes as well as bare rifles and shotguns up to 52 inches long. It stretches to clear the optic and then hugs back down snug without leaving loose fabric flopping around.
Does the silicone treatment prevent rust on my firearm?
The knit fabric has a limited silicone treatment that helps guard against rust, pitting, and corrosion by not holding moisture against the metal. It's best thought of as short-term protection for storage and transport rather than a permanent rust-proofing coating. Wiping your gun down with an oiled rag before it goes in the sock is still smart practice.
What's the ID label for on the Allen gun sock?
Each sock includes a writeable label so you can mark it by make, model, or caliber. That comes in handy when you've got several socked long guns lined up in a safe or cabinet and want to grab the right one without unwrapping each one to check.
Can I use this gun sock inside a hard case?
Absolutely. Because the knit is lightweight and doesn't add bulk, it slides easily inside a hard case or a soft rifle bag for an extra layer of scratch protection. It also rolls up small so you can keep a spare in your range bag or truck.




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