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Lot 1538: Three Antique Allen Pistols

Three Antique Allen Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2009

Lot 1538: Three Antique Allen Pistols

Three Antique Allen Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2009

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,300
Price Realized:
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A) Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Allen & Wheelock
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 5 3/8 octagon to round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 773
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 21
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured 1858 to 1865 with about 500 produced. The left flat of the barrel is marked "ALLEN & WHEELOCK" with a bead front sight and "V" notched rear on the frame. Spur trigger with an inline nipple.

Rating Definition:

Good. The pistol has been cleaned bright with a few areas of light pitting. The grips have been refinished and have wood putty on the bottoms. Mechanically fine.



B) Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Allen & Wheelock
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 4 7/8 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 773
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 21
Class: Antique
Description:

The left barrel flat is marked "ALLEN & WHEELOCK" with a bead front sight an a "V notch rear on the frame. Spur trigger and inline nipple.

Rating Definition:

Good. The pistol shows plum brown patina with light to moderate pitting on the frame. The rear sight is damaged. The grips have been refinished and there is a crack in the right grip. Mechanically good.



C) E. Allen & Co. Side Swing Single Shot Pistol

Manufacturer: Allen Ethan
Model: Pocket
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 6 inch octagon to round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 773
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 21
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in the early 1860s with 500 to 1000 made. The left barrel flat is marked "E. ALLEN & CO. WORCESTER, MASS / ALLEN'S PAT. MCH. 7 1865". With no lip on top of the frame. Cone silver front sight and fixed barrel mounted rear. Spur trigger with side swing barrel and ejector.

Rating Definition:

Good. The pistol has been cleaned bright with very light pitting on the frame. The grips retain 65% of the original finish. The action is mechanically loose.



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