ALLEN & THURBER PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX PISTOL. Cal. 32. SN 175. Blue finish with 3" 6-shot bbl cluster with flat ribs having maker's name & address on two of ribs with patent date & "CAST STEEL" on two others. Frame is beautifully engraved with foliate arabesque patterns and backstrap has fine scallop & dot patterns. Nipple shield is etch engraved with light arabesque patterns. It has 2-pc walnut bag-shaped grip with oval silver panels on each side. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Probably unfired retaining about 95% bbl blue turning plum with most of niter blue on nipple shield while frame has flaked to a medium patina with about 30% orig bright blue. Hammer retains most of its brilliant case colors. Bright shiny bores. 4-58855 JR8 (2,500-3,500)
An Allen & Thurber dragoon pepperbox pistol
Serial no. 361, .36 caliber. Six inch six-shot ribbed barrel cluster marked Allen & Thurber Worcester. Scroll-engraved nipple shield. Bar hammer marked Allen's Patent/1845. Scroll-engraved frame. Spur triggerguard. Factory elephant ivory grips.
Condition: Very good. Metal with grey patina showing areas of light pitting, sharp markings and some wear to engraving on nipple shield. grips with age cracks.
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LT. GEN. JUBAL EARLYS CASED PEPPERBOX PISTOL AND PUBLISHED WAR MEMOIR, PRESENTED TO, AND ANNOTATED BY, HIS ADJUTANT, BRIG. GEN. PAYNE. This historic lot contains a cased Allen & Thurber pepperbox pistol, a photograph of Confederate artillery emplacements at Petersburg, and best of all, a copy of Jubal Early’s book A Memoir of the Last Year of the War for Independence in the Confederate States of America. The sepia-toned photograph is about 2-1/2" x 4" and shows an impressive array of artillery protected by earthwork. An ink inscription on the back identifies it as the interior of a fort near Petersburg. The book was printed in 1866 by Lovell & Gibson of Toronto, and is inscribed on the title page "General Payne with the compliments of J A Early" Early presented it to Brig. Gen. Payne January 10th, 1867, and the presentation is so dated in Early’s hand. The book is quite interesting since it gives Early’s interpretation of the battlefield activities in the waning days of the Confederacy. More compelling are the numerous notations, made by Gen. Payne, in the margins. While some of the notations are supportive of Early’s interpretations of events, many are not. For example, a notation made by Payne regarding Early’s account of the Battle of Cedar Creek, and a critical misrepresentation of the timing of the assault "came near making a break between Early and Gordon. I was sent for by both generals to give my recollection of time, and I remember that Early was anxious to convince me that I must be mistaken." The margins surrounding Early’s accounts of Cedar Creek and the Valley Campaign are loaded with Payne’s notations - not all of them critical of Early. This book would be a wonderful primary resource for any historian seeking to better understand the controversies and criticisms that surrounded Lee’s "mean old man", including questions of judgement and character. This lot was purchased at a Christie’s auction some years ago ex. collection of Rev. M. L. Steadman and is accompanied by a notarized letter from the lady from whom he acquired the items. The pepperbox is described as an Allen & Thurber percussion pocket size pistol with 3-1/2", 6-shot, fluted bbl cluster. Cal. 32. SN 162. It has Allen’s Patent bar hammer with engraved attached nipple shield, round engraved receiver and bag shaped 2-pc walnut grips. It is accompanied by its original maroon velvet lined walnut case, compartmented for the pistol, a small iron 2-cavity mold, wood handled wiping rod, small round spring loaded brass flask and an open compartment containing loose balls, the key to the box and a Civil War era cannon ignitor. CONDITION: Book has been professionally conserved and is in quite good condition. Photograph is very good to excellent. Pistol is extremely fine, probably unfired, with the bbl retaining 96-98% strong bright original blue. Nipple shield & receiver retain 20-30% bright glossy blue with the balance flaked to light patina. Grips retain most of their original bright varnish. Accessories are fine. Case is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains most of its original varnish. 4-50270 (20,000-24,000)
An Allen & Thurber percussion pepperbox pistol
Serial no. 700, .31 caliber. 2 1/2 inch fluted five-shot barrel cluster marked Allen & Thurber/Warrented/Patented/1846. Bar hammer. Scroll-engraved frame. Varnished walnut grips.
Condition: Very good. Dark brown patina, sharp markings, frame screw marred, grips retain much varnish with some scattered marks.
LOT OF THREE ALLENS PATENT PERCUSSION BAR HAMMER PEPPERBOXES. 1) Allen & Thurber Cal 32, 6-shot fluted bbl cluster, attached nipple shield, engraved frame, bag handle with 2-pc grips. CONDITION: Dark brown patina, good grips, good mechanics. 2) Allen & Wheelock 32 cal pocket model with 5-shot fluted bbl cluster, fixed nipple shield, engraved frame, and bag handle with 2-pc grips. CONDITION: Good, traces of original finish remain, light pitting, good grips, mechanics need attention. 3) Allen & Thurber Cal 36 belt size with 6-shot bbl cluster with ribs, attached nipple shield, engraved frame, homemade grips. CONDITION: Fair, heavy pitting on the bbls and hammer with dark patina overall, mechanics need attention. 4-50643, 4-50647, 4-50648 JR245 (500-1,000)
Allen & Thurber . 34 Cal Six-Shot Pepperbox Pistol: Factory Engraved Allen & Thurber six shot percussion “Pepperbox” revolving pistol, c. 1840s, . 34 caliber with 3 7/8” gracefully fluted barrels. This is the medium size Allen Pepperbox that found favor as both a large pocket pistol as well as a holstered belt weapon. These early competitors to the Colt revolver found favor with the “49ers” of California Gold Rush fame as well as with urban dwellers in need of a repeating firearm for self defense. Many were carried as private weapons by soldiers on both sides of the Civil War. Examples in fine condition are rare as these handguns were often used for “daily carry” by their owners. This is a very fine example as it displays a lovely, even uncleaned patina and still retains traces of original blue on the barrels! The usual condition for one of these is heavily worn gray metal at best and more often than not badly rusted, pitted and showing abuse. The frame is factory hand engraved as is the nipple shield and back strap. This is a double action pistol in which a single pull of the trigger revolves the barrel cluster, raises the bar-style hammer and fires the gun. The bar hammer is smooth sided and correctly unmarked because two flutes between the barrels are marked “ALLEN THURBER & CO” and WORCESTER” as well as “Patented” and the date “1845” (later examples have this marking on the side of the bar hammer). Walnut grips are excellent and exhibit much of the original finish. Excellent mechanical condition and a truly fine example of a uniquely American firearm of the pre-Civil War period that has not been re-finished, over-cleaned or altered. Serial Number: 39. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
ALLEN AND THURBER SIX-SHOT .32 CALIBER BAR HAMMER PEPPERBOX. Worchester, Massachusetts, between 1847-1854. Double-action with marked barrel and engraved decoration. Barrel length, 3.25"l., 8"l. overall.
Allen & Thurber Engraved Percussion Pepperbox: Factory Engraved exceedingly rare POCKET SIZE Allen & Thurber five shot percussion “Pepperbox” revolving pistol, c. 1845, . 34 caliber with 2 3/4” barrels. This is the very seldom seen small size Allen Pepperbox that found favor as a pocket or “hideout” weapon. These early competitors to the Colt and Remington revolvers were popular with the “49ers” of California Gold Rush fame as well as gamblers and with urban dwellers in need of a small repeating firearm for self defense. Many were carried as privately owned weapons on both sides in the Civil War. Examples in fine condition are rare as these handguns were often used for “daily carry” by their owners. This example retains a rich and deep, uncleaned patina on all metal surfaces. The usual condition for a small size pepperbox is gray metal at best and more often than not badly rusted, pitted and showing abuse. The frame is factory hand engraved as is the back strap. This is a double action pistol in which a single pull of the trigger revolves the barrel cluster, raises the bar-style hammer and fires the gun. The barrels are marked “ALLEN & THURBER” and “WORCESTER” plus “PATENTED 1845. ” The original walnut grips are in fine condition and still fit well. Surprisingly, the mechanical condition is excellent and fully functioning. This is a truly uncleaned and unmolested example of a uniquely American firearm of the pre-Civil War period. Almost never found in this small size. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
ALLEN & THURBER SIX SHOT PEPPERBOX PISTOLA mid nineteenth century Allen & Thurber six shot hammer pepperbox percussion pistol. Wd: 6.5"
TWO PERCUSSION PISTOLSTwo percussion pistols , to include an Allen & Thurber double action bar hammer pistol, .38 caliber, with walnut bag grips, together with a bullet mold/barrel wrench, 3" octagonal to round screw barrel, SN #334, and an English pocket pistol, approximately .44 caliber, with BPC scepter proof, foliate engraved box lock, and walnut bag grips, 1 5/8" barrel.
Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Condition:
Allen - overall good condition, some light pitting. Other - light pitting, large loss to left side of grip, crack in right side of grip, screw added to barrel tang.
An Allen & Thurber dragoon pepperbox pistol
Serial no. 34, .36 caliber. Six inch six-shot ribbed barrel marked Allen & Thurber Worcester/Patented 1837 Cast-Steel. Scroll-engraved nipple shield. Bar hammer marked Allen's Patent. Spur triggerguard. Scroll-engraved frame. Elephant ivory grips.
Condition: Very good. Barrel with dark patina showing areas of light pitting and traces of thin blue finish. Balance of gun with grey metal showing some light pitting and generally sharp engraving. Frame screw marred. Grips fine.
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.34 caliber, 6" round/octagonal barrel. The left flat of the barrel is marked Allen & Thurber Worcester Cast Steel. With rear sight mounted at breech of barrel, extending back towards the hammer. With early style triggerguard. Round profile walnut grips.
Allen & Thurber, Worcester, Six Shot Pepperbox Percussion Pistol, c.1850
with signed revolving barrel, the hammer impressed Allens Patent 1845
Allen & Thurber Worcester pepperbox, marked ALLEN'S PATENT 1845, C195 on bar hammer, 3 1/4" l.
ALLEN & THURBER SIX SHOT PEPPERBOX PISTOL: A mid nineteenth century Allen & Thurber six shot hammer pepperbox percussion pistol. Wd: 6. 5"
A fine cased Allen & Thurber percussion pepperbox
Serial no. 132, .31 caliber. 4 inch fluted, six-shot barrel marked Allen Thurber & Co. Worcester/Patented/1845.. Scroll-engraved frame and nipple shield. Blued finish with casehardened bar hammer. Varnished walnut grips. Complete with original rose velour-lined partitioned walnut case, the front with shield-shaped keyhole escutcheon. Accessories include correct plunger flask (Riling 140), cleaning/loading rod, two-cavity iron mold cherried for one round and one conical projectile, tin powder measure, case key and unopened tin of 100 Hick's Central Fire percussion caps.
Condition: Excellent. Retaining 90% plus dark blue finish showing wear on frame and triggerguard. Left side of frame at nipple shield juncture showing series of small scratches and two small, deep gouges. Hammer with 90-95% casehardening. Excellent grips. Case exterior with few light marks. Lining showing fading to interior of lid and wear and staining to interior of case. Excellent flask retaining nearly all lacquer and gilt finish, other accessories excellent.
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ANTIQUE 19TH C. HAMMER PERCUSSION CAP PISTOLAn antique nineteenth century center hammer percussion cap pistol, possibly Allen & Thurber. 5.25"
Mowrey Gun Works, Olney, Texas, 1776 Bicentennial percussion muzzle load rifle in the manner of the1850's Allen & Thurber side hammer rifle, number 1115 of 5000, .50 caliber, 32" octagonal barrel straight rifled, brass blade front sight, fixed iron rear sight, cleaning rod, long brass frame with side hammer, hardwood stock, brass crescent butt plate, overall: 47.25"l, 10.25lbs
PERCUSSION DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. American possibly Allen & Thurber. 10 gauge 30 1/2'' damascus barrels with fish shaped hammers. Steel wrist and frame with some engraving walnut stock. 46 1/2''l. overall.
Allen & Thurber cast steel engraved pepperbox percussion pistol, pat. date 1833, .31 caliber with bar hammer, barrel - 3 1/2" l.
An Allen & Thurber dragoon pepperbox pistol
Serial no. 34, .36 caliber. Six inch six-shot ribbed barrel cluster marked Allen & Thurber Worcester/Patented 1837 Cast-Steel. Scroll-engraved nipple shield and frame. Bar hammer with faint Allen's Patent markings. Spur triggerguard. Varnished walnut grips.
Condition: Very good. Dark grey patina with areas of light pitting and light wear to engraving on nipple shield. Grips with light marks.
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Allen & Thurber cast steel engraved pepperbox percussion pistol, pat. date 1833, .31 caliber with bar hammer, barrel - 3 1/2" l.
SIDE HAMMER TARGET PISTOL. American, ca.1840-1850s. Octagon to round 8" barrel with adjustable rear sight. Partial signature for "Allen & Thurber, Worcester". 13"l.
ALLEN & THURBER 6 SHOT PEPPERBOX PISTOL: Engraved frame, overhead hammer, 6 shot .31 caliber rotating barrel. Marked on hammer ''Allen's Patent'', barrel with partial ''Allen & Thurber, Worcester; Patented 1837; Cast Steel''. Original walnut grips, overall 7 3/4'' long. Double action currently working.CONDITION: Pitting and surface rust. BURCHARD GALLERIES DOES NOT ENDORSE THE FIRING OF ANY ANTIQUE FIREARM.
FINE CASED ALLEN & THURBER PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX. Cal. 32. SN 369. Pocket size pepperbox with 3-1/2" fluted bbl cluster, bar hammer, attached nipple shield and bag shaped grip. The shield & receiver are typically engraved with arabesque patterns. It is accompanied by a fine blue velvet lined walnut box with coffin style raised, carved lid with fluted edges. Also accompanying is a small round brass flask, a wood handled ramrod/wiping jag with brass ferrule and a tiny iron 2-cavity mold. One of the cavities in the mold is for a round ball while the other is an elliptical ball. CONDITION: Bbls retain 95-98% dark original blue, beginning to turn. Nipple shield retains about 90% bright niter blue, and the receiver 15-20% bright original blue with the balance flaked to light patina. Grips are sound and retain virtually all their original varnish. This pistol is probably unfired. Case has a crack in the lid and may have been re-lined a long time ago. Mortised lock is missing one screw. Flask & tools are fine. 4-51504 JR736 (4,000-6,000)
Allen & Thurber Engraved . 32 Pepperbox c. 1840's: Brought to auction for you in this lot is a circa 1840 factory engraved, Allen & Thurber . 32 Caliber, six-shot percussion "pepperbox", revolving pistol. The Allen & Thurber pepperbox is a double-action, six shot repeating pistol, in competition with the Colt revolver of the time. The pistol was preferred by the "49ers" of the California Gold Rush, urban dwellers looking for a "daily carry" for self defense, as well as soldiers on both sides of the Civil War. The easy use of the firearms mechanics meant a simple pull of the trigger revolves the 3 3/4" barrel cluster, raises the bar style hammer, and fires the gun. The reasonable size of the firearm, and the consistent use means most pepperbox examples have heavily worn, gray metal finish at best, or more often than not, showing baldy rusted, and pitted frames. This lovely, factory hand engraved example displays a wonderful, uncleaned patina, and still retains traces of original blueing on the barrels! Additionally, the walnut grips are excellent and exhibit much of the original finish. Aside from the intricate carvings, which still show good detail the pistol is marked on the hammer bar "ALLEN's Patent - 1845", and two of the flutes between the barrels are labeled "ALLEN THURBER - WORCESTER". This is a truly exceptional example of a uniquely American firearm of the pre-Civil War Period, that remains in very good, original condition, still retaining the original walnut grips, and showing good mechanics. The pistol qualifies as an Antique Firearm, and does not require FFL Transfer, or NICS Background Check. Serial Number: 525. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer
Allen & Thurber Dragoon Sized Pepperbox Pistol: For sale in this lot is an exceedingly rare, factory engraved Allen & Thurber "Dragoon Sized", six-shot Pepperbox pistol, chambered for . 36 caliber. It is quoted by Norm Flayderman in "Antique American Firearms"; "These large "Dragoons" are termed by collectors "49ers", as so many of them are known to have been carried by those heading west in the early years of the Gold Rush. Many photographs can be found of California gold seekers boasting large Dragoon sized Allen & Thurber six-shooters proudly holstered or displayed held by a belt. Many of these pistols later saw strenuous use in the Civil War. This pistol in particular originates from circa 1840 to 1850, and utilizes an advanced double-action, meaning a single pull of the trigger cocks the hammer bar, revolves the barrel cluster, and ultimately drops the hammer on a freshly charged and capped barrel to fire the weapon. The fluted barrel cluster is stamped "ALLEN & THURBER WORCHESTER", and the frame, nipple shield, and backstrap show good factory scroll engraving. Overall, the pistol shows very-good condition, the uncleaned, unpolished and original condition of this firearm is in itself a rarity! As the few surviving examples are either in poor condition, or in a less-desirable state having necessitated heavy restoration. All-in-all, This Pepperbox has fine mechanics, and a very pleasing appearance, making this a prime example for any antique firearms collector! The pistol qualifies as an Antique Hand Gun, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Serial Number: NSN. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer
An Allen & Thurber dragoon pepperbox pistol
Serial no. 14, .36 caliber. Six inch six-shot ribbed barrel cluster faintly marked Cast-Steel. Scroll-engraved nipple shield and frame. Bar hammer marked Allen's Patent. Spur triggerguard. Varnished walnut grips.
Condition: Very good. Dark mottled grey patina showing areas of pitting and wear to markings/engraving. Grips showing staining and light marks.
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TWO BAR HAMMER PISTOLS. American, ca.1830-1860s. Allen & Thurber pistols with ivory slab grips with 2 3/4" octagon to round barrels. Marked "Allen Patent" on the hammers and dated 1837. 5 1/2"l.
TWO SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION PISTOLS United StatesC. 1850sA .32 caliber Allen & Thurber center hammer boxlock single shot pistol serial number C88; and a .34 caliber Bacon & Co. underhammer single shot pistol serial number 36.
Antique Allen & Thurber .31 cal. 6 shot pepperbox pistol. The left side of the barrel hammer is marked in two lines: "ALLEN’s PATENT" / "1845". The barrel exterior is marked inside one of the flutes in a single long line: "ALLEN THURBER & Co WORCESTER". Barrel measures 3 1/4". The wood grips have some normal dents and dings with no cracks in the wood. Loss of finish and surface oxidation is present. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
Allen & Thurber . 32 Cal Six-Shot Pepperbox Pistol: Factory Engraved Allen & Thurber six shot percussion ‰ÛÏPepperbox‰Û revolving pistol, c. 1840s, . 32 caliber with 4‰Û early style ribbed barrels. This is the medium size Allen Pepperbox that found favor as both a large pocket pistol as well as a holstered belt weapon. These early competitors to the Colt and Remington revolvers found favor with the ‰ÛÏ49ers‰Û of California Gold Rush fame, western pioneers as well as with urban dwellers in need of a repeating firearm for self defense. Many were carried as private weapons on both side of the Civil War. Examples in fine condition are rare as these handguns were often used for ‰ÛÏdaily carry‰Û by their owners. This is an exceptional example that has never been cleaned, buffed or restored in any way. The barrel assembly blue finish has aged beautifully to a perfect aged blue patina. The usual condition for one of these is gray metal at best and more often than not badly rusted, pitted and showing abuse. The frame is factory hand engraved as is the nipple shield and back strap. Like the barrels, the metal is uncleaned and displays a most attractive, uncleaned patina. This is a double action pistol in which a single pull of the trigger revolves the barrel cluster, raises the bar-style hammer and fires the gun. This is an early example with ‰ÛÏribbed‰Û barrels. Later production pepperbox pistols have smoother, fluted barrel clusters and are more common. The bar hammer is marked ‰ÛÏALLENS PATENT‰Û and one ‰ÛÏrib‰Û between the barrels is marked ‰ÛÏ1837‰Û and ‰ÛÏCAST STEEL. ‰Û Walnut grips are in excellent condition and show no chips or cracks. Excellent mechanical condition and a truly outstanding very early example of a uniquely American firearm of the pre-Civil War period. The pistol qualifies as an Antique Handgun, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Serial Number: 160. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer‰Ûªs responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
ALLEN & THURBER PEPPERBOX PISTOL DATED 1837An Allen & Thurber six shot hammer pepperbox percussion pistol, barrel dated 1837. Wd: 8.75"
ALLEN & THURBER CENTER HAMMER PISTOL .36 cal., Serial #479. Part octagonal, part round barrel. Finish worn to dull silver with pitting. Length 5."ConditionAs described.
PAIR OF ALLEN & THURBER PEPPERBOX PISTOLS, .34 CAL.Pair of Allen and Thurber Pepperbox Percussion Pistols, .34 caliber, serial number 363 and 436, visible to cylinders. Left side of hammers stamped "ALLENS PATENT", barrels stamped "Allen & Thurber", "Patented 1845", serial number 363 barrels stamped "Worcester". Five round cluster fluted barrels, walnut bag shaped grips, iron mounted with scrolling foliate engraved frame and backstrap, serial number 436 with a nickel finish. Barrel length: 2 1/2". Overall length: 6". Mid 19th century.
Condition:
Overall good condition with light scattered pepper pitting. Stocks with surface dings, serial number 436 with 1/8" x 3/8" loss to top of left grip. Serial number 363 with buggered screw, left side of frame. Actions are responsive. Bores are dirty.
ALLEN & THURBER PEPPERBOX PISTOL DATED 1837: An Allen & Thurber six shot hammer pepperbox percussion pistol, barrel dated 1837. Wd: 8. 75"
ALLEN'S PERCUSSION SIX-SHOT PEPPERBOX PISTOL Mid-19th century, .32 caliber, 3-3/8 in., barrels, bar hammer marked ALLEN'S PATENT 1845, the cylinder marked, ALLEN THURBER & CO. / WORCESTER / PATENTED APRIL 16, walnut grips, floral engraving to shoulder. Overall length 8 in.
Allen & Thurber Percussion Pepperbox .31 cal. 4'' round barrels S/N 255. Six-shot fluted barrels; marked on the bar hammer Allen's Patent and dated 1845. Walnut grips. Condition: Barrels still retain some of the original blue mixed with plum. Frame has a nice brown patina. Grips are good.
ALLEN & THURBER CENTER-HAMMER PISTOL 36 cal., Serial #758. Rusting and pitting. Length of barrel 3."
.31 caliber, 3" barrels. With scroll engraved frame and nipple shield. The bar-type hammer is marked Allen's Patent 1845. The barrel is marked Allen & Thurber Worcester. With dogleg walnut grips.
Allen and Thurber Six-shot Pepperbox Pistol, c. 1845, walnut grips with engraved steel frame and fittings, marked on fluted cylinder ALLEN & THURBER WORCESTER, and on hammer ALLEN'S PATENT 1845, lg. 8 1/2 in. Estimate $400-600 Some light pitting on barrel and frame, grip has a repair on the left bottom. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
A fine cased Allen & Thurber percussion pepperbox pistol
Serial no. 372, .31 caliber. 5 inch fluted six-shot barrel marked Allen & Thurber Worcester. Scroll-engraved nipple shield. Casehardened bar hammer marked Allen's Patent/1845. Scroll-engraved frame. Varnished walnut grips. Complete with rose velour-lined walnut case. Partitioned interior with lidded double compartment. Accessories include fine gilt charger flask (Riling 126), iron two-cavity mold cherried for one round and one oval projectile, case key and cleaning/loading rod.
Condition: Fine. Barrel retains 85% plus blue finish thinning to brown in some areas and showing small patches of light pitting. Nipple shield with 60-70% blue. Frame with slight traces of blue. Grips with few scattered marks and faint lettering. Case exterior with light marks. Lining showing fading and wear. Accessories excellent, the flask retaining most gilt finish.
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An Allen & Thurber medium frame percussion pepperbox revolver
Serial no. 545, .32 caliber. 2 3/4 inch fluted five-shot barrel cluster marked Allen & Thurber/Worcester/Patented 1845. Bar hammer marked Allen's Patent. Engraved frame. Elephant ivory grips.
Condition: Very good. Smooth grey metal showing slight traces of blue finish. Hammer with generous traces of casehardening. Grips with age cracks at screw heads.
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ANTIQUE ALLEN & THURBER SINGLE SHOT PISTOL .3636 caliber double action bar hammer percussion single shot pistol. Half round / half octagon 4" barrel, triggerguard and barrel marked 363. Screw off breech loading pistol. Engraved scrollwork and marked on the hammer ALLENS PATENT. Finish has normal wear with uniform patina. No cracks or chips in grips. Bore is fair; visible rifling with some dark spots. See photos for more details on condition. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
Firearm: Allen & Thurber bar hammer pistol
marked "Allens Patent," serial #264; double action, .31 cal.; part-octagon barrel, 2 in. L.; engraved frame; burl walnut grips, 4 7/8 in. L. overall
Condition: Moderate wear overall. Metal parts with gray finish.
LOT OF 2 BLACK POWDER PISTOLS. 1) Allen and Thurber Bar Hammer Pepperbox. Cal 32. Belt size pepperbox with 3-1/2" 6-shot, fluted bbl cluster, attached nipple shield, engraved receiver with 2-pc bag shaped grips. CONDITION: Worn, silver brown patina, missing 3 screws from nipple shield, refinished grips, mechanics need attention. 2) French Flintlock Pistol. Cal about 62. 9" oct to rnd bbl with rib, 1-pc stock with replacement iron ramrod. Brass furniture with fancy thumb plate with filigree sideplate with a dolphin. Fancy trigger guard with floral finial and a demon face. The wood has raised carved teardrop side plates with raised carving around the trigger guard, nose pipe and bbl channel. There are small raised carvings between the trigger guard and nose pipe. Large brass butt cap. CONDITION: Fair, crusty brown bbl, dark brown patina on the brass, missing sliver from bbl channel and a large sliver around the lockplate. Trigger guard is sprung. Hammer and nipple are missing. 4-50456, 4-50466 JR377 (150-300)
Allen & Thurber Six-shot Pepperbox Pistol, c. 1845, walnut grips with engraved steel frame and nipple shield, hammer marked ALLEN'S PATENT/1845, fluted barrel marked ALLEN & THURBER WORCESTER, overall lg. 7 3/4 in. Provenance: From the collection of the late Peter F. Frazier and M. Prudence Fleck. Estimate $300-500 Some scattered pitting on steel parts but in overall good condition. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
ANTIQUE ALLEN & THURBER PEPPERBOX PISTOLAntique Allen & Thurber .31 cal. 6 shot pepperbox pistol. The left side of the barrel hammer is marked in two lines: "ALLEN’s PATENT" / "1845". The barrel exterior is marked inside one of the flutes in a single long line: "ALLEN THURBER & Co WORCESTER". Barrel measures 3 1/4". The wood grips have some normal dents and dings with no cracks in the wood. Loss of finish and surface oxidation is present. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
Allen & Thurber Six Shot Pepperbox Percussion Pistol, Worcester, c.1840
signed on the revolving barrel, with 1837 patent date and ‘Allen’s Patent’ to hammer,
ALLEN & THURBER DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION SHOTGUN. NSN. 10 ga. 31-3/4” ribbed bbls. Marked “ALLEN & THURBER / WORCESTER” on top of the bbl rib. The 5” oval iron frame is engraved but has no markings. It is attached to the bbls by a screw in the bottom which requires a special wrench for removal. The hammers, triggerguard, tailpipe and buttplate have floral engraving. The hickory ramrod has a brass tip with a reversible worm on the opposite end. The semi-deluxe walnut stock has a small area of checkering behind the frame. The forearm is plain. CONDITION: Good. Brown patina overall, moderate pitting at the breech. Patina has been enhanced. Wood was refinished after the repair on the right side of the butt. Mechanically fine. 4-59434 FS642 (800-1,200)