old pistol, made before civil war,,price drop

[leonidas]

I dont know much at all about it other than it was made in 1837 and its a cap and ball,, everything on it is all original and seemse to be handmade,, even all the screws look hand made.. also has some nice engraving on it. im looking to trade for a pistol or rifle,, im not sure what this is worth so just make me an offer,, 350$ cash or 500$ trade

Thanks








Allen & Wheelock #9 Self Cocking Pistol,

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[DeletedUser1]

$$$$$??????

 

[leonidas]

$$$$$??????

how about 500$ cash value 700$ trade value, or best offer

 

[EMP9596]

Markings..? Maker or manufacture..?

 

[leonidas]

Markings..? Maker or manufacture..?

the only markings other than tool marks are 1837 and 353 which I think is the serial #

 

[gunsmith007]

single shot or multiple shot how many holes in the end.

 

[servingu]

is it a Allen & Thurber or Allen & Wheelock Single Shot Pistol????

 

[magnum]

I found that the pistol you have for sale is a Allen and Thurber D.A. Bar Hammer pistol manufactured circa 1830. There were only several thousand made and the calibers were .28-.36.
The link to a photo/site is http://tinyurl.com/2bqhzw6.
Hope this helps with any questions.

 

[servingu]

try this link.


http://www.collegehillarsenal.com/shop/product.php?productid=326

 

[leonidas]

try this link.


http://www.collegehillarsenal.com/shop/product.php?productid=326

Yep thats the one Thanks for all the info guys its much appreciated. I hope theres a good home for this little fella out there,, its a Allen & Wheelock #9 Self Cocking Pistol,

 

[Grubstake]

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[leonidas]

price changed to 300$ cash or trade

 

[leonidas]

btt, 300$ or trade

 

[MWS]

So...Have you fired it or have seen it fired ???