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Allen’s Patent 6 Shot 36 Caliber 6” Dragoon Worcester Production

$1,495.00

Carried into the gold rush areas

Description

The mechanical function is very good and tight. There are four nipples that are fine and two that a tiny piece is missing. The barrel says Allen & Thurber Cast Steel Worcester. The nipple shield is lightly engraved. The weight of this brute is 2 pound 7 ounces empty. Only traces of original finish remain. These large 6” 6 shot 36 caliber pepperboxes are called “49’ ers” were carried into the gold rush areas.