Guns International #: 102994838
Seller's Inventory #: 49963
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Guns International #: 102994838
Category - Allen & Thurber & Co.
- Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
Allen & Wheelock 32 RF Sidehammer Revolver 4 Inch Barrel Antique
Description: Serial #75, .32 Rim Fire (black powder), 4 inch octagon barrel with a bright, near excellent bore with only two isolated spots of roughness about mid way to the muzzle with very strong rifling. This is an early Third model 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 slow drop Smith & Wesson style grip with a straight top strap. 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. This example remains in fine antique condition with the barrel, frame and cylinder showing about 20-25% 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 and frame markings are very fine. All numbered parts match correctly. 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 medium long barrel 32 Sidehammer. Antique Price: $895.00 Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102994838
Seller's Inventory #: 49963
Guns International #: 102994838
Seller's Inventory #: 49963