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Seller's Inventory #: 240805

Category - Allen & Thurber & Co. - Antique Pepperbox

Category
Allen & Thurber & Co.
Antique Pepperbox

Antique ALLEN & THURBER .32 Bar Hammer PEPPERBOX Ring Trigger BELLY GUN J.G. Bolen NEW YORK RETAILER Marked

Description:
Antique ALLEN & THURBER .32 Bar Hammer PEPPERBOX Ring Trigger BELLY GUN   
J.G. Bolen NEW YORK RETAILER Marked
Here we present an antique Allen & Thurber Norwich Period Bar Hammer Ring Trigger 6-shot Percussion Pepperbox Pistol made circa 1842-1847 and sold by J.G. Bolen in his shop at 104 Broadway in New York City. John George Bolen (1809-1888) was the son of a hardware entrepreneur who also had a shop on Broadway. John was an engraver, inventor, and gun shop owner. He was one of Allen’s earliest sales agents and was known to create presentation sets for railroads. His shop was located across the street from Trinity Church and he lived on State Street in Brooklyn. His advertisements for this particular type of gun by Ethan Allen are excellent:
“LIFE AND PROPERTY PRESERVERS,
FOR HOUSEKEEPERS, TRAVELLERS, CAPTAINS, AND OTHERS,
PATENT SELF-COCKING & SELF-REVOLVING POCKET PISTOLS!!
The Greatest Modern Improvement in Fire-Arms!!!
This Pistol can be discharged at times with almost the rapidity of thought. The Pistol cocks; the barrel revolves and discharges, merely by pulling the trigger; not requiring to be cocked as the common Pistol, they can be fired the moment they are taken from the pocket with one hand only. They are no larger than an ordinary Pocket Pistol, and, weighting but 13 ounces, can be carried in the pocket without the least inconvenience. The locks and the whole Pistol are not so liable to get out of order as the common Pistol. Gentlemen are invited to call at the store of the Advertiser and examine the same, as their simplicity, perfect safety, and non-liability to get out of order, will certainly recommend them over all others. For Travellers, Housekeepers, Captains, and Planters, they are an Indispensable article, as persons, both male and female, can with this Pistol protect their lives and properties attacked by several persons.”
The overall condition is good. Strong action. Good bores for their ages. Both grips are in good shape. Markings are worn, but legible. Lightly engraved frame.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 3-1/4 inches.
Caliber: .32 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1400
#240805
 

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Antique: Yes