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Antique Civil War Allen & Wheelock 32 Sidehammer Rimfire Revolver 5 Inch Barrel
Guns International #: 102978622 Seller's Inventory #: 49936
Category: Allen & Thurber & Co. - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1241
Total Number of Listings: 22696
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
Serial #672, .32 Rim Fire (black powder), 5 inch octagon barrel with a bright, near excellent bore with some isolated spots of roughness. This is a late Second Model 32 Sidehammer revolver manufactured by Allen & Wheelock. Officially manufactured from 1859 to 1862 with total quantity estimated at over 1000 this example has the quick drop grip angle that was changed on the Smith & Wesson slow drop style of the last versions. A rugged and reliable Civil War era revolver that saw production suspended with the Rollin White lawsuit for patent infringement for bored through cylinders. Available in three different barrel lengths of 3,4 or 5 inches a premium was charged for the longer barrel versions. This example remains in fine antique condition with the barrel, frame and cylinder showing about 25-30% of the original blue in protected areas with the balance a pewter gray. The grips are numbered to the gun and remain in excellent condition. The barrel markings remain legible with the frame patent date somewhat obscured. All numbered parts match correctly except for the cylinder pin which fits snug but does not latch in place. The action functions correctly with proper indexing holding at half and full cock and releasing with a crisp trigger pull. A fine example of the long barrel 32 Sidehammer. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes