SCARCE Civil War Era ALLEN & WHEELOCK Antique CENTER HAMMER .22 RF Pistol SCARCE Early 1860s Pistol; 1 of 500-1000 Made

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SCARCE Civil War Era ALLEN & WHEELOCK Antique CENTER HAMMER .22 RF Pistol 

SCARCE Early 1860s Pistol; 1 of 500-1000 Made

Here we present an antique Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Pistol made in Worcester, Massachusetts circa the early 1860s. According to Flayderman’s Guide, there were only 500 to 1,000 examples manufactured by the famed gunmakers in the beginning years of the American Civil War. It comes with a 3-9/16 inch part octagon barrel that pivots to the side to load.

This was a favorite hideout deringer style pistol used by riverboat gamblers, prospectors, ladies of the night, and Civil War soldiers who wanted to carry a last ditch weapon for personal protection. There are historical articles stating that these type pistols would also be used by soldiers who were in the “field hospital” after being wounded. Rather than allowing an amputation, often the soldiers would draw a weapon to prevent the doctor from performing such a procedure. Numerous outlaws also carried these type arms for times when their primary holster revolver might have been confiscated by a lawman (the movie “Wyatt Earp” comes to mind).

The overall condition is good. Strong action. The bore is bright with a light spot of pitting near the breech. Legible markings. Both grips are in good shape and remain seated firmly. Light traces of original finish are present on the barrel.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 3-9/16 inches.

Caliber: .22 Rimfire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$900
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