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Scarce Allen & Thurber Single Shot Side Hammer Percussion Target Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:950.00 - 1,300.00 USD
Scarce Allen & Thurber Single Shot Side Hammer Percussion Target Pistol
Manufactured from the late 1840s to the 1850s, only a few hundred made. Brass blade front sight and adjustable notch rear sight, which extends back past the hammer to the adjustment screw. The left barrel flat is marked "ALLEN & THURBER / WORCESTER / CAST-STEEL". Fitted with a finger rest trigger guard and a pair of smooth bag shaped grips. Matching numbers on the frame and barrel.
BBL: 6 inch part octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 40
Finish: blue
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 74
Condition: Very good, with a mixed brown and gray patina overall, scattered dings and pitting. Grips are very good as revarnished, with a small amount of filler next to the left screw escutcheon and light pressure dents. Ramrod not included. Mechanically excellent.