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CIVIL WAR-era Antique ETHAN ALLEN & CO 22 Revolver
Guns International #: 101138828 Seller's Inventory #: 7083
Category: Civil War Revolvers - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
CIVIL WAR-era Antique ETHAN ALLEN & CO 22 Revolver
Scarce Side Hammer Revolver with Only 1500 Made
Here we present an antique Allen & Wheelock Side Hammer .22 Rimfire Revolver, made from 1858-1865. A total of 8 distinct “issues” or models can be found, and only about 1,500 were made, all models combined, making this a very interesting and affordable area for collectors. Production was almost certainly affected by the patent infringement that took place to make this piece. Smith & Wesson owned the rights to Rollin White’s infamous patent for a bored through cylinder, allowing the use of That averages out to less than 200 examples ever made for each issue. A more obvious attraction is the distinctive side-mounted hammer featured on all models.
Little 7-shot revolvers like this were quite handy in their day. They could be concealed in a pocket or a purse very easily and have just enough firepower to scare someone away or get away yourself. Little pocket pistols like this were not uncommonly purchased by soldiers heading off to the fighting in the Civil War.
The most obvious visual distinction between this and other similar revolvers of this period is the side mounted hammer. The side of the barrel is marked “ETHAN ALLEN & CO. WORCESTER MASS” with the patent information underneath.
Overall condition is good. The metal surfaces still wear 60% of the nickel finish, with dark patina making up the balance. The markings are clear and legible. The grips are good. The bore is dark with visible rifling. The action is strong. Here is a neat little Civil War revolver!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 2-1/2 inches.
Caliber: .22 Rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$515
#7083
SOLD
Antique: Yes