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Lot #181

Lot 180: Civil War Era Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Army Revolver

Scarce Civil War Era Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Army Percussion Revolver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Lot 180: Civil War Era Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Army Revolver

Scarce Civil War Era Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Army Percussion Revolver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,500
Price Realized:
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Scarce Civil War Era Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Army Percussion Revolver

Manufacturer: Allen & Wheelock
Model: Center Hammer
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2107
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 181
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured from 1861 to 1862, this is an improvement over Allen & Wheelock's sidehammer revolvers. It is believed that a very small group of this type of revolver was issued to the 2nd and 3rd regiments of Michigan cavalry during the Civil War and 536 revolvers were bought by the U.S. government in 1861. The left barrel flat is stamped with the two line address/patent dates (1857, 1858) marking. Matching number "209" marked on the left of the grip frame, underneath both grip panels, rear face of cylinder, and underneath the trigger guard/ramming lever.

Rating Definition:

Very good, with smooth brown patina and traces of original blue finish around some of the edges and protected areas, some scattered patches of light pitting, and some scattered small dings on the barrel. Grips are also very good with scattered scratches, some crazing, and a few small chips at the top of the left panel. Mechanically fine.



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