Allen & Thurber 4" Pepperbox - The Firearms Forum

srailey · 11-19-2010, 12:10 PM

I am trying to determine the value of this gun. Based on my research it is an Allen & Thruber Worcester Pepperbox, 6 barrel gun. It is in pretty good condition for a 170 year old gun. The barrels do rotate when you pull the trigger.

I am trying to determine if I should purchase this weapon. The seller wants $650.00.

ofitg · 11-19-2010, 10:00 PM

Uh..... is the trigger guard missing?

I'm not an expert in this area, but looking around at some gun auction sites, I see Allen & Thurber pepperboxes - with trigger guards - for a bit less money.

RJay · 11-21-2010, 08:30 PM

Don't know, that one has been cleaned but a decent job, it is missing a trigger guard. Most of Allen and Thurber Worcester production Pepperboxes are listed at Fine at 600-675 in Flayderman's guide . However that is one with out a missing trigger guard.

Gatofeo · 12-05-2010, 12:42 PM

Flayderman's Guide can't be considered the final authority.
Prices vary by region. And the lousy economy has brought some gun prices down, especially esoteric guns for which there are few interested buyers. I think your Allen & Thurber would qualify in this regard.
The best indicator is seeing what bidders pay on the auction sites, not what the sellers list it at.
Personally, with a missing trigger guard, I'd rethink his price. It appears to be in pretty good shape, if it works. Pepperboxes that have survived often have broken springs and parts. Finding one in good shape, that functions as it should, may be difficult.
I'd use Flayderman's as a guide, but online auctions as a better guide.

11-19-2010, 12:10 PM	#1
srailey Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 4	Allen & Thurber 4" Pepperbox I am trying to determine the value of this gun. Based on my research it is an Allen & Thruber Worcester Pepperbox, 6 barrel gun. It is in pretty good condition for a 170 year old gun. The barrels do rotate when you pull the trigger. I am trying to determine if I should purchase this weapon. The seller wants $650.00. Attached Images -->

11-19-2010, 10:00 PM	#2
ofitg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Contributor Posts: 1,447	Re: Allen & Thurber 4" Pepperbox Uh..... is the trigger guard missing? I'm not an expert in this area, but looking around at some gun auction sites, I see Allen & Thurber pepperboxes - with trigger guards - for a bit less money.

11-21-2010, 08:30 PM	#3
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,487	Re: Allen & Thurber 4" Pepperbox Don't know, that one has been cleaned but a decent job, it is missing a trigger guard. Most of Allen and Thurber Worcester production Pepperboxes are listed at Fine at 600-675 in Flayderman's guide . However that is one with out a missing trigger guard. __________________ RonJames

12-05-2010, 12:42 PM	#4
Gatofeo V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Remote Utah desert, separated from Oblivion by a screen door. Posts: 84	Re: Allen & Thurber 4" Pepperbox Flayderman's Guide can't be considered the final authority. Prices vary by region. And the lousy economy has brought some gun prices down, especially esoteric guns for which there are few interested buyers. I think your Allen & Thurber would qualify in this regard. The best indicator is seeing what bidders pay on the auction sites, not what the sellers list it at. Personally, with a missing trigger guard, I'd rethink his price. It appears to be in pretty good shape, if it works. Pepperboxes that have survived often have broken springs and parts. Finding one in good shape, that functions as it should, may be difficult. I'd use Flayderman's as a guide, but online auctions as a better guide. __________________ "Therein do I see an ugly cat. Smoke. Fire. Brimstone. A vast desert. Holes in parchment. The ugly cat is much amused." --- The quantrains of Gatodamus (1503-1566)