October 25, 2023 The Paul Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/25/2023
Standard configuration of the Worcester production with 6-shot barrel assembly with raised barrel ribs, marked "ALLEN & THURBER WORCESTER" and "PATENTED 1837 CAST STEEL". Screw on nipple shield with engravings of florals around the perimeter. Bar hammer with "Allen's Patent" on left side. Frame with wide floral engraving. Typical spurred trigger guard. 2 piece ivory grips retained by a single screw. Housed in a period case partitioned to fit gun, a bullet mold, powder flask, cleaning rod, and Eley Bros cap tin, lined in a very dark, almost black, velvet. CONDITION: Metal is essentially a smooth, even mix of chocolate patina with flashes of dove grey throughout, with scattered random marks acquired over time. Some traces of colors visible around the bottom of the nipple shield where protected by trigger guard. Grips are good, with some handling marks and black lines common to old ivory. Mechanically fine; bores are good. Case has typical handling marks throughout from age. Case interior is very good with some rubs through to wood in partition for gun. Accessories are good with some typical age-related patina and marks.
Caliber/Bore
.36 Smoothbore
Manufacturer
Allen & Thurber