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Lot 278: Three Engraved Ethan Allen Patent Percussion Pepperboxes

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 20, 2019

Lot 278: Three Engraved Ethan Allen Patent Percussion Pepperboxes

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 20, 2019

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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A) Allen & Thurber Pepperbox

Manufacturer: Allen & Thurber
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 34
Barrel: 4 3/8 inch ribbed
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1357
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 34
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

Manufactured in 1847-1854.

B) Allen & Thurber Ring Trigger Pepperbox

Manufacturer: Allen & Thurber
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 31
Barrel: 3 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1357
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 34
Class: Antique
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

Description:

Manufactured c. 1842-1847.

C) Framed Allen, Thurber, & Co. Pepperbox

Manufacturer: Allen & Thurber
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch fluted
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1357
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 34
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

Manufactured in 1854-1856. Mounted in a golden frame (some chipping) along with two antique "Seated Liberty" quarters, one dated 1854.

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