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ALLEN AND WHEELOCK Sidehammer
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SKU: 675553
Overview
This antique percussion belt revolver is suited to collectors and black powder enthusiasts who value period-correct side-hammer design and visible historical character. Its .31 caliber format and 3.75-inch barrel place it in a compact sidearm category, while the right-side hammer and trigger-guard ejector rod reflect the distinctive layout of the model. The cylinder’s nature scene remains clearly visible, and the grips are described as being in great shape with only minor wear. Finish wear on the frame and the note that it has not been test fired are important considerations for anyone evaluating it as a collectible rather than a ready-to-shoot piece.
Why Hunters Choose the Allen And Wheelock
Antique Allen
Wheelock Side-hammer percussion Belt .31
3.75-inch Barrel
Side-mounted hammer configuration
Cylinder Nature
Scene remains clearly visible
Barrel Retains
Some nice bluing
Grips Are
Only minor wear
Key Features
- Antique Allen and Wheelock Side-hammer percussion Belt revolver in .31 caliber
- 3.75-inch barrel length
- Hammer mounted on the right side of the frame
- Ejector rod located on the trigger guard
- Cylinder features a visible nature scene
- Grips are in great shape with minor wear
- Works great functionally, but has not been test fired
Best Used For
- Collectors seeking an antique percussion revolver with visible period engraving and original character.
- Display-focused buyers wanting a historically interesting side-hammer belt revolver in .31 caliber.
- Enthusiasts comfortable with a functional antique that has not been test fired.
- Owners who value intact grips and preserved barrel bluing over a fully restored finish.
Specifications
| Action | Side-hammer |
|---|---|
| Barrel Condition | very good shape with light wear |
| Barrel Length | 3.75 inches |
| Caliber | .31 Caliber |
| Cylinder Chambers Condition | very good shape with light wear |
| Cylinder Engraving | nature scene |
| Ejector Rod Location | on the trigger guard |
| Finish Condition | Most of the finish is worn on the frame; barrel has some nice bluing left |
| Functionality | works great |
| Grip Condition | great shape with some minor wear |
| Hammer Position | right side on the frame |
| Manufactured Date | 1858-1861 |
| Test Fired | not test fired |
| Type | antique percussion belt revolver |
Pros
- Antique Allen and Wheelock Side-hammer percussion Belt .31 caliber revolver
- 3.75-inch barrel and side-mounted hammer configuration
- Cylinder nature scene remains clearly visible
- Barrel retains some nice bluing
- Grips are in great shape with only minor wear
- Barrel and cylinder chambers are in very good shape with light wear
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Most of the finish is worn on the frame, so collectors looking for a higher-cosmetic example should note the visible age and wear.
- The revolver has not been test fired, so its current live-fire performance is unverified.
- It is a .31 caliber percussion belt revolver with a 3.75-inch barrel, which makes it a compact historical piece rather than a modern-purpose sidearm.
- The side-hammer layout and trigger-guard ejector rod are period-specific features that may be less familiar or less convenient than more conventional revolver designs.
Suggested Comparisons
- Antique percussion revolvers
- Belt revolvers
- Collectible black powder handguns
- Historic firearms
Suggested Accessories
- Display case
- Gun cleaning kit
- Gun sock
- Pistol stand
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the caliber of this Allen and Wheelock Sidehammer revolver?
It is listed as a .31 caliber percussion belt revolver.
What is the barrel length?
The barrel length is listed as 3.75 inches.
When was this revolver manufactured?
It is stated to have been manufactured between 1858 and 1861.
What condition is it in?
The revolver shows worn finish on the frame, some nice bluing remaining on the barrel, and grips in great shape with minor wear. The barrel and cylinder chambers are described as being in very good shape with light wear.
Has it been test fired?
No. The description says it functions great, but it has not been test fired.