{"product_id":"original-u-s-19th-century-allen-style-31cal-percussion-pepperbox-vest-pocket-revolver-matching-serial-243","title":"Original U.S. 19th Century Allen Style .31cal Percussion Pepperbox Vest Pocket Revolver - Matching Serial 243","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Pepperbox revolvers were so named because of the similarity of the front view of the weapon was so reminiscent of a Pepper Pot \/ Grinder of the time being a circle of round holes. This example is not maker marked, at all, and there are also no proof marks of any type, indicating U.S. production. There were no proof houses for commercial guns like there were in Europe, and also no requirements for markings unless they were imported into Europe. It is made very much in the style of the pepperboxes produced by Ethan Allen in various partnerships during the 1840s - 1860s, but is definitely not made by one of his companies. His \"tube hammer\" was patented, so leaving off markings would forestall any litigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weapon is Six Shot in .31 caliber measuring 6 1\/4\" overall with a 3\" barrel cluster. Removal of the grips shows that serial number \u003cstrong\u003e243\u003c\/strong\u003e stamped on the left side of the grip frame and on the main spring. This same number is also stamped on the barrel cluster between the cap nipple cones, on the inside of the trigger guard, and on the inside of BOTH walnut grip scales. That makes this a lovely \u003cstrong\u003e\"ALL MATCHING\"\u003c\/strong\u003e example, with no parts swapped out over the years! Aside from the serial numbers, there are no other markings whatsoever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pepperbox is in very good used condition, with a lovely patina of age, fully operational as best we can tell, but NOT sold for firing. The action functions correctly, with a good cylinder lockup and a crisp dry fire, and accurate indexing. The metalwork is in great shape, with the barrel cluster retaining much of the original blued finish, while the frame and action have a lovely mottled patina, with just a bit of peppering in areas. There is some lovely foliate engraving on the sides of the action and back of the grip, which are definitely not the same pattern used by Allen. It has some lovely walnut grips, which still have the original \"piano varnish\" finish very well retained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn interesting stepping stone in 19th Century American firearms, ready to research and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: circa 1855-1865\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .31\"\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Cap and Ball\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 3 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 6 1\/4 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Double Only\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: 5 Shot Revolver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42578104778821,"sku":"ONJR24FESS050","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24FESS050__01.jpg?v=1742501360","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-19th-century-allen-style-31cal-percussion-pepperbox-vest-pocket-revolver-matching-serial-243","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}