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Rare Antique Allen & Wheelock Brass-Frame Sidehammer Spurtrigger Revolver,

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:350.00 USD
Rare Antique Allen & Wheelock Brass-Frame Sidehammer Spurtrigger Revolver,
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Rare Antique Allen & Wheelock Brass-Frame Sidehammer Spurtrigger Revolver, #177, .38 RF cal., 4.75" octagonal barrel marked "Allen & Wheelock, Worcester MS. U.S." at left flat, has knurled cylinder arbor below; plain round 6-shot cylinder is marked "177" and "6" (or "9") at rear face; rare brass (or bronze) solid frame is marked "July 3, 1860" at left-front, has right sidehammer, integral spurtrigger sheath and gripstraps, with 2-pc. varnished walnut grips. Mfg'd ca. 1859-62. Condition is near excellent retaining approx. 97% original blue and lightly-toned brass having sharp edges and markings. Action is crisp, bore shows uniform moderate erosion and good rifling. Est.: $600-$900. (Antique)