ALLEN & WHEELOCK CENTER HAMMER PERCUSSION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44. SN 438. Blue finish with 7-1/2” oct to rnd bbl, pinched blade, dovetail brass, front sight with 6-shot cyl and 2-pc walnut grips. Butt strap has what is probably a museum number in yellow paint and has a brass museum style tag on triggerguard. One of only about 700 of these revolvers made in period 1861-1862. CONDITION: Fine, all matching except grips which are numbered “433” and the cyl pin which is numbered “282”. Overall retains 25-30% glossy orig blue in sheltered areas with the balance flaked, not worn, to a light to medium patina. Grips show dings & scratches with a deep bruise on left side and retain about 95% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. This appears to be an unfired revolver that has had poor storage. 4-30562 JR337 (3,000-5,000)
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