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812
$1,265.00

ALLEN & WHEELOCK LIPFIRE REVOLVER. SN 96. Cal. 44 CF. 7-1/2” part oct bbl. Pictured in McDowell’s book pp 446 & 447. Marked “ALLEN & WHEELOCK. WORCESTER. MS.U.S. / ALLEN’S PAT’S. SEPT. 7. NOV.9. 1858” on the left side of the bbl with all numbers matching. The front sight is a replacement. This revolver has been converted to center fire by counter-boring the rear of the cylinder, filling the firing pin slot, removing the firing pin from the hammer, & installing a new center fire pin in the frame. CONDITION: Heavily polished with very heavy pitting remaining on the hammer. Grips have dents and scratches and many chips around the bottom. Mechanically good. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54702 X90 (1,000-1,500)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005
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