Allen & Thurber Side Hammer Target Pistols

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Detailed pictures of collection models 

Overview

  • Production period: ---Between late 1840's and begin 1850's

  • Production quantity: ----Very few, estimated at around 200

This single-shot pistol is specially made for precision target shooting and is an improved and heavy version of the standard single-shot pistols. The pistol was available in various calibers including .34″, .41″ and .45″, with barrel lengths ranging from 6″ to 10″.

As this is a target pistol, it has an adjustable front and rear sights, a fairly light trigger pressure and a spur under the trigger guard.  On very early models the trigger guards are without spur. A wooden ramrod is mounted underneath the barrel. In most cases, the housing for the ramrod is a steel tube, however, some pistols are equipped with a brass tube. 

Barrel marking ALLEN & THURBER WORCESTER CASTSTEEL. Some also found  with the ALLEN THURBER & CO marking.

The standard version has a single screw grip while the large frame variant has a significant bigger grip with 2 screws.

Allen & Thurber Sidehammer Target Pistol - Right side view
Standard version Allen & Thurber target pistol
Large Frame Allen & Thurber Target Pistol having the 2 screw grips. Note the brass housing for the ramrod.
OWN COLLECTION

Standard size model with 8" barrel

This particular pistol is from the Allen & Thurber / Worcester period.  

  • Caliber: .41"

  • Serial number: #99

  • Length: Barrel:20,3 cm (8"), Total:32cm

  • Weight: 877 gr

  • Barrel marking: ALLEN & THURBER WORCHESTER CASTSTEEL