Texas Independence Day: Firearms
Sat, Feb 28, 2026 02:00PM EST
Lot 469
Antique Allen & Thurber 31 Cal. 6-Shot Pepperbox Pistol
Estimate: $350 - $450
Sold for
$450
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Serial: 383 (barrel is numbered 003228)
Manufacturer: Allen & Thurber-Worcester, MA (c. 1847-1860s)
Model: Pepperbox (Worcester Medium Size)
Caliber: 31 cal.
Barrel length: 4.25 in.
OAL: 8.5 in.
Condition: Good-Antique; wood grips have moderate wear & patina; barrels are gray/brown w/ scattered light pitting; frame has gray/brown patina w/ some pitting; bores are dark; mechanically functional
Includes: 6-shot rotating barrel; bar hammer; scroll engraving
Marked: barrel marked "ALLEN & THURBER WORCESTER" and "PATENTED 1837 CAST STEEL" and "003228"; hammer marked "ALLEN'S PATENT"
Provenance: Property from a Dallas, Texas home
No FFL NICS Check Required: Antique
Available payment options
Vogt Auction Galleries The Great Texas Auction House
Monday-Friday 10am-6pm
7233 Blanco Road
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 822-6155
Powered by 
© 2025 Vogt Enterprises Inc. -- Texas Licenses #7825 #15958 #18265