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Lot 3174: Two Allen & Wheelock Sidehammer Revolvers

Collector's Lot of Two Allen & Wheelock Sidehammer Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Lot 3174: Two Allen & Wheelock Sidehammer Revolvers

Collector's Lot of Two Allen & Wheelock Sidehammer Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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A) Allen & Wheelock 32 Caliber Sidehammer Revolver

Manufacturer: Allen & Wheelock
Model: Side Hammer
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 4 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 6381
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 54
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured from 1859 to 1862 this is a First Model with the button head type cylinder pin secured by a screw entering the underside of the frame. The cylinder has the dog chasing rabbit scene. The left barrel flat has the two line address/patent date marking. Grips, barrel, cylinder pin screw, cylinder pin and cylinder are numbered to gun.

Rating Definition:

Fine. The revolver retains 30% original blue finish (mostly on the frame and barrel) with the balance a smooth brown patina. Most of the cylinder scene remains. The grips are very good with some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically needs work as the cylinder does not always rotate when action is cycled.



B) Allen & Wheelock Sidehammer Pocket Percussion Revolver

Manufacturer: Allen & Wheelock
Model: Side Hammer
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 28 Percussion
Barrel: 3 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 6381
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 54
Class: Antique
Description:

This is an example of standard model sidehammer pocket revolver as manufactured from 1858 to 1861 with an estimated 750-1,000 produced. The left barrel flat is stamped with the two line address/patent dates (ending in 1858) marking. It has the standard model loading lever catch located at the back of the trigger guard. The cylinder has the forest scene engraving. Smooth grips with the right panel numbered to the gun.

Rating Definition:

Very good. The revolver has a smooth brown-gray patina with traces of original blue finish remaining on the frame and the barrel retaining 40% original blue finish. A couple percussion nipples are completely missing. Most of the cylinder scene remains. The grips are fine with much of the varnish remaining and some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.



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