Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

November 19, 2022: Premier Americana - Day Three

Sat, Nov 19, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 2026

ALLEN & THURBER PEPPERBOX STANDARD-SIZE PERCUSSION PISTOL

Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for
$505.75
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
ALLEN & THURBER PEPPERBOX STANDARD-SIZE PERCUSSION PISTOL, .31 caliber, six-shot fluted barrel cluster marked "ALLEN THURBER & CO WORCESTER" and "PATENTED APRIL 10. 1845" between flutes, integral nipple shield, unmarked flat-top hammer, scroll-engraved frame and nipple shield, and rosewood bag-shape grips. 1847-1865. 7 1/4" LOA, 3 3/8" barrels.
Provenance: From the collection of Williston and Josephine Cofer, Alexandria, VA.

Condition

Very good operable condition, metals mostly smooth.