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Engraved Allen & Thurber .32 Cal Pepperbox 1840's

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,800.00 USD
Engraved Allen & Thurber .32 Cal Pepperbox 1840's
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Offered for sale is a Factory Engraved Allen & Thurber Six Shot Percussion .32 Caliber Pepperbox. This pepperbox features 4” early style ribbed barrels- later models had fluted barrels without the ribs. This is the medium size Allen Pepperbox that found favor as both a large pocket pistol as well as a holstered belt weapon. These early competitors to the Colt and Remington revolvers found favor with the “49ers” of California Gold Rush fame as well as with urban dwellers in need of a repeating firearm for self defense. Many were carried as private weapons on both sides of the Civil War. Examples in fine condition are rare as these handguns were often used for “daily carry” by their owners. This is an exceptional example as it still retains much of the blue on the barrels. The usual condition for one of these is gray metal at best and more often than not badly rusted, pitted and showing abuse. The frame is factory hand engraved as is the nipple shield and back strap. This is a double action pistol in which a single pull of the trigger revolves the barrel cluster, raises the bar-style hammer and fires the gun. The bar hammer is marked “ALLENS PATENT” and two “ribs” between the barrels are marked “ALLEN & THURBER WORCESTER” and “PATENTED 1837 CAST STEEL.” This unusual and early six-shooter still retains the original lovely walnut grips. Excellent mechanical condition and uncleaned inside and out. This revolver was manufactured in the 1840's. Antique firearm. NO FFL transfer or NICS background check required. The serial number is 177