{"product_id":"allen-wheelock-pepperbox-revolver","title":"Allen \u0026 Wheelock Pepperbox Revolver","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMid 19th Century Percussion Cap Pepperbox Revolver By Allen \u0026amp; Wheelock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely medium sized Worcester model six shot percussion cap pepperbox revolver of 0.31\" calibre in polished steel with a two piece polished walnut grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steelwork is in great condition with a smooth polished look and retaining good engraving and lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 6 shot barrel cluster is 3 1\/4\" and is clearly stamped in several places between the barrels \"Allen \u0026amp; Wheelock\" \"Worcester\" and \"Patented April 18\".  The bar hammer is also stamped with \"Allens Patent 1845\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body and nipple shield have foliate engraving whilst the spine of the frame has a nice border design.  The trigger guard is plain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mainspring is good and the double action only system is crisp and works as it should with the barrel cluster revolving as it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grips have a lovely dark colouration and have no splits or cracks, showing just a few age related bruises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthan Allen achieved great success and fame with his pepperbox revolvers which are regarded as the first American 6 shot double action hand guns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven standing against the iconic Colts, his pepperbox revolvers maintained high sales and renown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Ethan Allen began production in the 1830's, the Worcester model I believe dates from between 1856 and 1864 (when production ceased).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handsome piece in great condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel length 8cm, Overall length 18.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis antique pistol is considered obsolete and non functioning, and is sold as a collectable, ornamental item. This product is available for purchase in the UK without a license\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53077088797000,"sku":"419","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6962\/2088\/files\/419.1.jpg?v=1778507734","url":"https:\/\/flintlockblackpowder.co.uk\/products\/allen-wheelock-pepperbox-revolver","provider":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}