ALLEN & WHEELOCK CENTER HAMMER PERCUSSION ARMY REVOLVER.

ALLEN & WHEELOCK CENTER HAMMER PERCUSSION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 438. Blue finish with 7-1/2” oct to rnd bbl, pinched blade, dovetail brass, front sight with 6-shot cyl and 2-pc walnut grips. Butt strap has what is probably a museum number in yellow paint and has a brass museum style tag on triggerguard. One of only about 700 of these revolvers made in period 1861-1862. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except grips which are numbered “433” and the cyl pin which is numbered “282”. Overall retains 25-30% glossy orig blue in sheltered areas with the balance flaked, not worn, to a light to medium patina. Grips show dings & scratches with a deep bruise on left side and retain about 95% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. This appears to be an unfired revolver that has had poor storage. 4-30562 JR337 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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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	221	$4,312.00	ALLEN & WHEELOCK CENTER HAMMER PERCUSSION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 438. Blue finish with 7-1/2” oct to rnd bbl, pinched blade, dovetail brass, front sight with 6-shot cyl and 2-pc walnut grips. Butt strap has what is probably a museum number in yellow paint and has a brass museum style tag on triggerguard. One of only about 700 of these revolvers made in period 1861-1862. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except grips which are numbered “433” and the cyl pin which is numbered “282”. Overall retains 25-30% glossy orig blue in sheltered areas with the balance flaked, not worn, to a light to medium patina. Grips show dings & scratches with a deep bruise on left side and retain about 95% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. This appears to be an unfired revolver that has had poor storage. 4-30562 JR337 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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