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Allen Thurber Pepperbox Six Shot Percussion Revolver
Guns International #: 100636489 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Pepperbox - Civil War Revolvers
Seller's Information
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Seller: Seaside
Member Since: 10/11/15
State: Florida
Zip: 32952
Country: United States
Phone: 3218488428
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Check
Description:
For sale is a Civil War Era Allen Thurber Pepperbox Six Shot Percussion Revolver. It was taken to a local reputable gun appraiser. The following is the description from the appraisal for the gun:
Allen Thurber Six Shot Percussion Revolver
Appraised value and asking price $ 1,900.00
Manufacturer: Allen Thurber Worcester Mass
Model / Type: #3 Worcester Bag Style Percussion Revolver
Aprox Manufacture Date: Constructed from the 1845 patent
This model manufactured between 1847 to 1850. (Note barrel stamped at Muzzle)
Barrel: 4in, 6 shot, Flat ribbed flute
Caliber: .31 Ball
Unique Features of the Bag Style:
Shrouded nipple housing
Double Action
Transitional type Rose and Vine Pattern engraving on
frame, shield and hammer (i.e. early model)
Barrel and frame constructed of solid cast steel
Condition:
This gun has all its original patina and some mild
pitting on the barrel surface.
Lettering is visible.
Engraving very prevalent and discernable.
Ivory type grips
Bores are very good
Working order is crisp and clean positive action.
Estimated values of similar examples and references were gathered from Flaydermans, Blue Book, Standard Catalog of Firearms, South Carolina Military Museum, Civil War Collectables, and Guns International. Concluding that a conservative estimate of this gun is $1,900.00. Note a premium consideration for the mechanical function, early transitional engraving (Rose and Vine) and ivory type grips. This was an early manufactured # 3 Bag Type 1847 to 1850.
Additional information:
Allen Thurber Six Shot Percussion Revolver
The Ethan Allen Worcester #3 Bag Style revolver was one of the most popular pepperboxes of all time. They competed with Colt models 1849 Pocket and 1851 Navy Revolvers for over a decade rivaling in sales and quality. They were widely used in America and Mexico, however they were very popular in the Civil War also known as “The War of Northern Aggression” by both the North and South. The frame and barrels were constructed from solid cast steel making them a very robust and durable firearm. All of the # 3 types were made from the 1845 patent and came in varying lengths and calibers. The came with many styles of engraving from floral designs to ornate scroll patters or sometimes none at all. Note that later models had no engraving at all due to the lack of manpower due to the war. An entire volume could be written about the variations of the Allen Thurber pepperboxes sometimes being noted that it was the gun that won the East. Only six-barrel pepperbox pistols were produced during the Grafton and Norwich periods (1837-1847), and all had smooth barrels until the later Worchester and Allen and Wheelock periods, when fluted barrels became the norm. Six-barrel pepperboxes usually had a standard trigger, but some examples have a ring trigger. Most were double-action with the iconic 'bar hammer', but some were single-action with standard hammers. While simplifying shooting (no manual cocking of the hammer), the bar hammer did preclude the inclusion of usable sights. However, this early example of a double-action pistol must have been quite a selling point. As these were considered 'point and shoot' short range defensive weapons or 'belly guns', the market did not seem to object to the limitation of not having sights. Barrel length varied between three and six inches. There were four frame sizes, accommodating various calibers. Most common were .32 and .34 caliber, though the .28 and .30 caliber 'pocket size' have been reported. The 'Dragoon' model was the king, typically sporting six-inch barrels and .36 calibers. Except for early models and later Allen and Wheelock era production, most have beautiful engraving on the frame.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Allen Thurber
Model: Pepperbox Six Shot Percussion Revolver
Caliber Info: .31
Barrels: 4 in.
Action: Double