Original Scarce U.S. Civil War Allen & Wheelock .36cal Navy Lip Fire Center Hammer Revolver Serial 42 - Circa 1862 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia Very well made and sturdy

Very well made and sturdy

This pistol is the transitional model between the longer Model of 1772 and the shorter Model of 1806

as well as the rear sling swivel

they were consumed by the Tommies themselves

Military rifle

Original Scarce U.S. Civil War Allen & Wheelock .36cal Navy Lip Fire Center Hammer Revolver Serial 42 - Circa 1862 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia Very well made and sturdyOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a very nice example of the rare . 36cal "Navy" version of the rare "Lip Fire" Revolvers made by Ethan Allen and his brother in law Thomas Wheelock in Worcester, Mass. In 1856 the two formed a partnership that lasted until Wheelock's death in 1865, and were most known for their Pepperbox Percussion revolvers, however they also did make many other types of firearms, including the "Side Hammer" rimfire revolvers.