December 13-15, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/14/2022
Unique Allen and Thurber 6 shot early transitional style pepperbox percussion revolver made by Allen & Thurber in Worcester, Massachusetts circa 1850. 3 -1/4" 6-shot fluted cylinder .32 caliber barrels marked "ALLEN & THURBER WORCESTER" with "ALLEN"S PATENT" marked hammer and engraved silver plated frame. Dog leg grip with oval German silver inlays and walnut grip with silver plated furniture. Comes with period "ALBUM" marked bookcase with inside flap having a plan of an Alderman's chamber with listed names and seating arrangements. Gun also comes with original ramrod, decorated powder flask, bullet mold, screwdriver and percussion cap tin. CONDITION: Good with flaking original metal finish and worn original varnish. Shootable bores with crisp mechanics. Accessories show age but are in good condition. An excellent set with further research needed. Formerly part of the Allan Klein Collection. DLM
Caliber/Bore
.32 Smoothbore
Manufacturer
Allen & Thurber