THREE FINE ANTEBELLUM ALLEN & THURBER PEPPERBOX PISTOLS WITH IVORY GRIPS.

SN 85/194/375. Cal. 32. This is a nice grouping of 3 variant pepperboxes. There are two with 3-1/2″ 6-shot bbl clusters; one with raised flats between bbls marked “ALLEN & THURBER / WORCESTER”, “CAST STEEL” and “PATENTED 1837”. The pistol without flats has makers mark on bbl cluster but hammer is marked “ALLEN’S PATENT / 1845”. The third pistol has 2-1/2″ 5-bbl cluster marked in 3-flutes “ALLEN & THURBER”, “WORCESTER”, and “PATENTED 1845”. Ivory stocks are all factory and SNd. Accompanied by Mr. Ballard’s hand drawn display cards. PROVENANCE: Lifetime collection of Roger Ballard. CONDITION: Very good overall. The 5-shot retains about 50% thinning bright blue on bbl cluster and traces of blue on frame with overall plum/grey patina with pitting. SN 85 has been cleaned and is overall bright grey with staining and pitting, all matching except grips which are numbered “84”. SN 375 is brown/plum overall with traces of blue in protected areas, grips fit well, but are each numbered “255”. Mechanically fine with clear bores on each pistol. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 52703-24 JS (1,500-2,000) ESA – Lot 3210

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Auction: Firearms - October 2017

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
	3210	$1,840.00	THREE FINE ANTEBELLUM ALLEN & THURBER PEPPERBOX PISTOLS WITH IVORY GRIPS. SN 85/194/375. Cal. 32. This is a nice grouping of 3 variant pepperboxes. There are two with 3-1/2″ 6-shot bbl clusters; one with raised flats between bbls marked “ALLEN & THURBER / WORCESTER”, “CAST STEEL” and “PATENTED 1837”. The pistol without flats has makers mark on bbl cluster but hammer is marked “ALLEN’S PATENT / 1845”. The third pistol has 2-1/2″ 5-bbl cluster marked in 3-flutes “ALLEN & THURBER”, “WORCESTER”, and “PATENTED 1845”. Ivory stocks are all factory and SNd. Accompanied by Mr. Ballard’s hand drawn display cards. PROVENANCE: Lifetime collection of Roger Ballard. CONDITION: Very good overall. The 5-shot retains about 50% thinning bright blue on bbl cluster and traces of blue on frame with overall plum/grey patina with pitting. SN 85 has been cleaned and is overall bright grey with staining and pitting, all matching except grips which are numbered “84”. SN 375 is brown/plum overall with traces of blue in protected areas, grips fit well, but are each numbered “255”. Mechanically fine with clear bores on each pistol. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 52703-24 JS (1,500-2,000) ESA – Lot 3210 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - October 2017 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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THREE FINE ANTEBELLUM ALLEN & THURBER PEPPERBOX PISTOLS WITH IVORY GRIPS.