SCARCE ALLEN & WHEELOCK CENTER HAMMER ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SCARCE ALLEN & WHEELOCK CENTER HAMMER ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 131. Cal. 44. Unusual but practical, this revolver has a 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl with unfluted 6-shot cylinder and 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver. It has an unusual captive rammer with lever being front half of trigger guard secured with a latch from rear end. Cylinder pin is retained by a simple bayonet latch. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 700 of these revolvers were made in period 1861-62 with the government purchasing 536 of what is assumed to be this model. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Overall it retains blue in most sheltered areas with rammer handle/trigger guard dark blue with balance of metal a smooth, even medium brown patina with some cleaning on round portion of bbl. Grips are sound with nicks & dings and retains most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-31572 JR404 (2,500-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1426	$4,025.00	SCARCE ALLEN & WHEELOCK CENTER HAMMER ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 131. Cal. 44. Unusual but practical, this revolver has a 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl with unfluted 6-shot cylinder and 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver. It has an unusual captive rammer with lever being front half of trigger guard secured with a latch from rear end. Cylinder pin is retained by a simple bayonet latch. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 700 of these revolvers were made in period 1861-62 with the government purchasing 536 of what is assumed to be this model. CONDITION: Fine, all matching. Overall it retains blue in most sheltered areas with rammer handle/trigger guard dark blue with balance of metal a smooth, even medium brown patina with some cleaning on round portion of bbl. Grips are sound with nicks & dings and retains most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-31572 JR404 (2,500-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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