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ANTIQUE Allen & Thurber WORCHESTER PERIOD Bar Hammer PEPPERBOX Revolver First American Double Action Revolving Pistol Guns International #: 101705303 Seller's Inventory #: 201269 Category: Antique Pepperbox - Allen & Thurber & Co. Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com 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 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 1444 Total Number of Listings: 29802 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order Description: ANTIQUE Allen & Thurber WORCHESTER PERIOD Bar Hammer PEPPERBOX Revolver First American Double Action Revolving Pistol Here we present an antique Allen & Thurber Bar Hammer 6-shot Pepperbox pistol. 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. Ethan Allen was already a prolific inventor and successful businessman in the 1830s when he came up with this design. This percussion, six-shot, double-action pocket revolver was a very popular pistol that was produced in Worcester, Massachusetts. It’s a 31-caliber pepperbox with a revolving screw off fluted barrel and has factory engravings in a floral motif executed on both sides of the frame. Made from 1847-1854, these pistols enjoyed even greater popularity than Sam Colt’s first pistol. The history that these pistols enjoyed over the years is astounding: the Seminole Wars, Gold Rush, Mexican War and American Civil War. These guns are true relics of American history. The overall condition is very good. The action is strong. The bores are mostly bright and in very good shape. The frame is lightly engraved with traditional floral designs. At some point the trigger guard has been replaced. Both grips are solid and remain in great shape. A great pepperbox to collect and display! Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 3 inches. Caliber: .31 Percussion Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $1465 #201269 SOLD Antique: Yes |