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Lot 2397: Two Scarce Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Lipfire Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2022

Lot 2397: Two Scarce Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Lipfire Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2022

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500

A) Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Lipfire Army Revolver

Manufacturer: Allen & Wheelock
Model: Center Hammer
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44 Lipfire
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 888
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

One of around 250 manufactured c. early 1860s.

B) Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Lipfire Navy Revolver

Manufacturer: Allen & Wheelock
Model: Center Hammer
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 6 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 888
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

Description:

One of around 500 manufactured c. early 1860s.

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