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ALLEN & WHEELOCK CENTER HAMMER ARMY REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
ALLEN & WHEELOCK CENTER HAMMER ARMY REVOLVER.

Cal. 44. NSN. Bbl. 7 3/4" rnd. w/ oct. shank & brass blade sight. Six shot rnd. cyl. w/ rebated nipple end. Action has center mounted hammer. Loading lever forms the front portion of the triggerguard. Two piece walnut grips. Mfg. 1861-1862. Low production figures, probability is that they are marked w/ assembly numbers only. CONDITION: bbl. finish has faded to gray showing numerous dents & spots of corrosion. Forward portion of refinished frame is fading to gray w/ back sections & protected areas retaining a heat colored appearance. Cyl. retains 80% blue. Hammer has bright heat coloring. Sanded & refinished grips show handling marks. Good mechanics. Bore is generally bright w/ strong rifling showing sm. spots of very light pitting near muzzle. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Kenneth Horn (Grandson of JC Higgins). (01-20653/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.