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Allen & Thurber Pepperbox Worcester Production Pepperbox
Estimate: $200-$400
Sold
$350
Timed Auction
Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
Location
Cincinnati
Description
Allen & Thurber Pepperbox Worcester Production Pepperbox
.31 caliber. 2.75" barrel cluster. SN: 187. Blued metal finish with bag shaped walnut grips featuring a lightly spiral engraved frame, bar hammer, and five barrels. DAO pepperbox revolver with non-removable nipples. Barrels struck WORCESTER and ALLEN & THURBER. Retains a complete set of five nipples and its triggerguard. Left side of the bar hammer is struck ALLENS PATENT/1845.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition
Good. Bores are Very Dark with some pitting and oxidation. External metal finish shows some pinpoint patina on the muzzles and forward frame, Some pitting to barrels and frame. Item exhibits a deep mottled brown patina overall. Left side of the barrel shroud is splitting near the hammer with signs of rust and wastage to the metal. Action is mechanically functional with sluggish hammer release.
Quantity
1