EXCEPTIONAL AND SCARE CIVIL WAR ALLEN & WHEELOCK CENTER HAMMER LIPFIRE ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 84. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 7-1/2″; oct to rnd bbl, pinched post dovetail brass front sight. Left side of bbl flat marked “ALLEN & WHEELOCK. WORCESTER. MASS. US / ALLEN’S PT’S. SEPT 7. NOV 9. 1858”. Cylinder is 6-shots, unfluted with notches cut near rear outside edge for protrusion of lip. There is a hinged door on right side of frame for cartridge introduction, serial numbered to match gun. Mounted with smooth 2-pc varnished walnut grips with matching serial numbers internally on each. This revolver has the unusual feature of bayonet latch cylinder pin like on percussion models, but heavier. This is a rare gun to find in high condition as only about 250 were manufactured and these prior to the percussion models; both being popular sidearms among Union officers. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 60-70% bright blue finish with remainder flaking to a grey/brown patina. Frame retains 80%+ orig bright finish with main reductions on grip straps. Cylinder retains about 70% bright blue finish with light drag line. Hammer, loading gate, trigger and extractor lever retain some light case color with balance silver/grey. Stocks are crisp, sound and well fit retaining virtually all of their orig vanish with slight edge wear and minor dents and bruises. 49059-136 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1126

Auction: Firearms - October 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1126	$6,325.00	EXCEPTIONAL AND SCARE CIVIL WAR ALLEN & WHEELOCK CENTER HAMMER LIPFIRE ARMY REVOLVER. SN 84. Cal. 44. Blue finish with 7-1/2″; oct to rnd bbl, pinched post dovetail brass front sight. Left side of bbl flat marked “ALLEN & WHEELOCK. WORCESTER. MASS. US / ALLEN’S PT’S. SEPT 7. NOV 9. 1858”. Cylinder is 6-shots, unfluted with notches cut near rear outside edge for protrusion of lip. There is a hinged door on right side of frame for cartridge introduction, serial numbered to match gun. Mounted with smooth 2-pc varnished walnut grips with matching serial numbers internally on each. This revolver has the unusual feature of bayonet latch cylinder pin like on percussion models, but heavier. This is a rare gun to find in high condition as only about 250 were manufactured and these prior to the percussion models; both being popular sidearms among Union officers. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 60-70% bright blue finish with remainder flaking to a grey/brown patina. Frame retains 80%+ orig bright finish with main reductions on grip straps. Cylinder retains about 70% bright blue finish with light drag line. Hammer, loading gate, trigger and extractor lever retain some light case color with balance silver/grey. Stocks are crisp, sound and well fit retaining virtually all of their orig vanish with slight edge wear and minor dents and bruises. 49059-136 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1126 Auction: Firearms - October 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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EXCEPTIONAL AND SCARE CIVIL WAR ALLEN & WHEELOCK CENTER HAMMER LIPFIRE ARMY REVOLVER.