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Lot 284: Three Engraved Ethan Allen Patent Percussion Pepperboxes

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 20, 2019

Lot 284: Three Engraved Ethan Allen Patent Percussion Pepperboxes

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 20, 2019

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,700
Price Realized:
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A) Allen & Thurber Pepperbox

Manufacturer: Allen & Thurber
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 5 1/8 inch ribbed
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1423
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 35
Class: Antique
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured in 1847-1854.

B) J.G. Bolen Marked Ethan Allen Patent Pepperbox

Manufacturer: Allen Ethan
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 5 1/8 inch ribbed
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1423
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 35
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 c. 1840s-1850s.

C) J.G. Bolen Marked Ethan Allen Patent Pepperbox

Manufacturer: Allen Ethan
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 31
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1423
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 35
Class: Antique
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured c. 1840s-1850s.

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