#3831 Allen & Thurber mid-sized “Boot Pistol”, 4”x34cal half-octagon barrel,
Guns International #: 100430577 Seller's Inventory #: #3831
Category: Allen & Thurber & Co. - Antique Revolvers - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: Tom Burness
Member Since: 3/3/07
First Name: Tom
Last Name: Burness
State: California
Zip: 95604-9151
Country: United States
Phone: (530) 889-9454
Number of Active Listings: 35
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers cheque, money orders, Layaway
Description:
#3831 Allen & Thurber mid-sized “Boot Pistol”, 4”x34cal half-octagon barrel, double action single shot with so-called “center style hammer”, Worcester made in the late 1840s and up through the 1850s. VG mechanics and overall condition with less than the expected minor bumps and bruises on both metal and wood. These mid-sized (and larger) single shot pistols were inexpensive and reliable protection and were favorites of the gold seekers in the California Gold Rush of 1849-55. They could be tucked in the high boots while bending down and panning for gold and thus far more accessable than pocket guns (holsters having not yet becoming popular). These are true veterans of the Early West and still unappreciated for their role in the history of Western Expansion and the Gold Rush. Many were still carried into the Civil War as “last ditch” secondary defense weapons, as well. VG/VG+ as described. $425
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes