Legendary gunmaker Ethan Allen's pepperboxes are the most popular and iconic of the pepperbox revolvers. This example was manufactured c. 1847-1856, based on the "ALLEN & THURBER WORCESTER" marking on the barrel group. The hammer is marked "ALLEN'S PATENT/1845" on the left side. The nipple shield and frame have scroll engraving. The matching serial number is marked on the breech between two of the nipples, inside the trigger guard bow, inside the grips, on the left side of the grip frame, and on the mainspring. It comes in a fitted wood case with a plunger type powder flask, dual cavity round ball/elongated ball mold, rod, and balls.

Very fine, retains 90% plus of the original blue finish on the barrel group, with some mild flaking/wear on the frame showing 40% original blue, a brown-grey patina, and some very light speckled oxidation on the balance. The grips are excellent with a few scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The case and accessories are all fine with some mild handling/storage wear and marks.