Pistol, Pepper Box, Allen's Patent. original ivory grips, made by Allen & Thurber, replacement barrel screw.
Provenance: Miki and James J. Mangan III of Fairfield, CT
Size: L. 7.5" x W. 3.5" Barrel: L. 3 1/8"
Weight: 1lb 5oz
Condition: Very good, minor age crack in ivory grips, typical wear to metal parts and worn down engraving patterns.
************************************************************Ethan Allen (1806–1871) was a major American armsmaker from Massachusetts. He is believed to be unrelated to the revolutionary Ethan Allen. His first firearm, the "Pocket Rifle" was developed in 1836, and his first patent was granted in 1837.

The Pepper-box, known as the "Gun that won the East", was the most common repeating handgun prior to the invention of the revolving cylinder. Its name may have been coined by Samuel Clemens. It was commonly found during the California Gold Rush.

He was a coinventor, with Thomas P. Wheelock, of the "Allen and Wheelock" single-action revolver, an inexpensive pocket pistol.