United States, first half of the 19th century. - Lot 236

Lot n° 236
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United States, first half of the 19th century. - Lot 236
United States, first half of the 19th century. Allen & Thurber Patent six-shot percussion "Pepperbox" revolver, circa 1837–1842. Caliber 32. Serial No. 46. Double-action. All metal parts retain their original bronze finish, which has worn in places, and bear the same serial number. The frame is finely engraved with scrollwork. Hammer without a crest, marked "ALLENS PATENT." Rotating cylinder with six smooth barrels, fluted with small flat ribs, marked "ALLEN'S PATENT 1837," "CAST-STEEL," and "ALLEN & THUNDER GRAFTON" (indicating production between 1837 and 1842). Fluted cylinder. Steel under-trigger hammer. Rounded grip with varnished walnut grips. Functional double-action mechanism. The interior of the barrels is clean. 17.5 cm (Barrels 8 cm). (Signs of wear and minor cosmetic imperfections. In good condition). Note: Ethan ALLEN (1808–1871), cutler and gunsmith. In 1837, he went into business with his brother-in-law Charles THURBER, and later with his second brother-in-law Thomas WHEELOCK. The company moved several times, from Grafton to Norwich, and then to Worcester. 1831–1837: E. Allen – Grafton / 1837–1842: Allen & Thurber – Grafton / 1842–1847: Allen & Thurber – Norwich / 1847–1854: Allen & Thurber – Worcester / 1854–1856: Allen Thurber & Co – Worcester / 1856–1865: Allen & Wheelock – Worcester / 1865–1871: E. Allen & Company - Worcester. These revolvers, nicknamed “Pepperboxes,” were widely used by gold prospectors for personal protection during the conquest of the West.
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