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Lot #6187
Lot #6189

Lot 6188: Three Engraved Allen & Thurber Percussion Pepperbox Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2023

Lot 6188: Three Engraved Allen & Thurber Percussion Pepperbox Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,700
Price Realized:
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A) Dragoon Size Allen & Thurber Pepperbox with Spurred Trigger Guard

Manufacturer: Allen & Thurber
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 5 1/8 inch ribbed
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 840
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

OG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

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

Description:

Manufactured in Worcester in 1847-1854.

B) Allen & Thurber Pepperbox

Manufacturer: Allen & Thurber
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 34
Barrel: 4 inch ribbed
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 840
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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.

Description:

Manufactured in Worcester in 1847-1854.

C) Allen & Thurber Pepperbox

Manufacturer: Allen & Thurber
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 31
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch ribbed
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 840
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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 Worcester in 1847-1854. With contemporary case.

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