An Allen & Wheelock Sidehammer Belt Model Revolver dating: 1858 - 1861 provenance: USA, Octagonal, rifled, 6", 32 cal. barrel (bore needs cleaning, visible rifling), with semi-circular, white metal front sight, with a clearly visible standard mark of the second type on the left side, with patents up to 1858. Smooth, five-shot cylinder, with fairly well-preserved remains of engraving depicting wild animals in a wood. Working mechanism. Trigger guard with cartridge rammer lever, with remains of browning. Some pitting, a small hole on the frame, on the right side. Serial number "8xx". Walnut grip scales with matching numbering inside.

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