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| RARE & ENGRAVED Allen & Thurber, PEPPERBOX, .32 Cal Percussion...
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$552
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$400 |
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2021-08-08 00:00:00 |
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2024-05-31 17:01:00 |
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RARE & ENGRAVED Allen & Thurber, PEPPERBOX, .32 Cal Percussion, MFG 1842-47, Antique SN: 100 Matching on frame under grip & on grips. 3 1/4'' barrel. 6 Shot. It is clearly marked on the ribs between the barrels, ''ALLEN & THURBER,'' ''NORWICH C-T,'' ''PATENTED 1837 CAST STEEL.'' This marking positively dates this high condition piece as being manufactured from 1842-47. Production at this time was relatively small. After this date Allen & Thurber moved to Worcester, CT for the balance of production. Any Allen pepperbox not made during the Worcester years can be considered very scarce. Early production guns also can be identified by the ''dog-leg'' or ''quick drop'' sharp angle of the grips. Later pistols tend to be more gently rounded in style. The bar hammer is also correctly marked 'ALLEN'S PATENT''. Nipple Shield Allen's Patent.. This example shows fine original factory scroll engraving on the frame & back strap. It also has the fancy ''spangle'' or oval inlay in the grips above the grip screw. This spangle option made the pistol more attractive when holstered. Wood grips are excellent with few tiny nicks & dings. The frame & barrels has toned to a brown/gray patina, with some light rust pit speckling. Overall condition is very good. Trigger pull, barrel rotation & nipple strike all appear to function very well, which is rare. Very Unique, historical & collectible 6 shot pistol. Antique, No FFL Req. - Value: 800 to 1500
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