Original U.S. Civil War Allen & Wheelock .32cal Side Hammer Rimfire Revolver - Matching Serial 694 Antique Colts 1b-1979 using a 1950 Newton

1b-1979 using a 1950 Newton tension equivalent (440 ft lb) load for two minutes

The top of the barrel knoxform is marked ŒSTERR

Bearing much cast in decoration

this canteen  would make an ideal addition to any grouping

making this a great example

Original U.S. Civil War Allen & Wheelock .32cal Side Hammer Rimfire Revolver - Matching Serial 694 Antique Colts 1b-1979 using a 1950 NewtonOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a very nice private purchase . 32cal Rimfire Revolver made by Ethan Allen and his brother in law Thomas Wheelock in Worcester, Mass. These were very popular as "backup" revolvers for officers, used once their larger caliber percussion revolver was spent. About 1,000 of these attractive "pocket" revolvers were produced from 1859 to 1862, when litigation from Smith & Wesson brought production to a halt. They had