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  • Auction Catalog #40
  • Lot #1037
Lot #1036
Lot #1038

Lot 1037: Lot of Two Allen & Thurber Pepperbox Pistols

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Lot 1037: Lot of Two Allen & Thurber Pepperbox Pistols

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Estimated Price: $750 - $1,000

A) Allen & Thurber Medium Size Third Type Worcester Pepperbox

Manufacturer: Allen & Thurber
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 31
Barrel: 4 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 371
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 147
Class: Antique
Description:

Standard medium size Allen & Thurber pepperbox with Worcester markings. The pistol has a six-shot fluted barrel. The frame is fitted with a cap shield. The bag-shaped grip is varnished walnut. "ALLEN & THURBER WORCESTER" is marked in the barrel flutes. The hammer is marked "ALLENS PATENT/1845". The frame and cap shield are hand engraved with simple scrolls.

Rating Definition:

Good, with brown patina and some light pitting. The barrel markings are sharp, as is the frame engraving. Grips are very good, with varnish loss and some light pressure dents and scratches. The action needs work.



B) Allen & Thurber Worcester Percussion Pepperbox

Manufacturer: Allen & Thurber
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 31
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch ribbed
Finish: blue
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 371
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 147
Class: Antique
Description:

Marked "ALLEN & THURBER / WORCESTER" on one barrel rib "PATENTED / 1837 / CAST-STEEL" on the next. "ALLEN'S PATENT" is stamped on the left side of the hammer. Lightly engraved frame. The nipple shield is missing. Smooth bag shaped rosewood grips.

Rating Definition:

Good, with brown patina and some light pitting. The surface has turned a brown/ gray patina, with a number of dings on the barrel, and some scattered spotting. The grips are good, with some cracks and varnish loss. The action is very good.



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