ALLEN, CYRUS BULLARD

Cyrus Bullard Allen held many firearms patents, manufactured George Elgin's patented cutlass pistol, and John Webster Cochran's turret revolver. Other company names were: C.B. Allen prior to 1830, Allen & Barber 1830-1835, Allen & Ball (Charles) 1835-1836, and Allen & Falls, 1837-1840.
Manufacturer located in Springfield, MA, circa 1830-1840.

ALLEN, CYRUS BULLARD Antiques Models

ELGIN CUTLASS PISTOL (SMALL) Image

ELGIN CUTLASS PISTOL (SMALL)

.35-.41 cal., combination single shot pistol and underbarrel knife blade, small frame, 4-5 in. octagon barrel with detachable 7 1/2-10 1/2 in. knife blade, no rear sight, iron blade front sight, round trigger guard, no hilt extending to bas...

ELGIN CUTLASS PISTOL - (LARGE) NAVY Image

ELGIN CUTLASS PISTOL - (LARGE) NAVY

.54 cal., combination single shot pistol and underbarrel knife blade, 5 in. octagon barrel marked "ELGIN'S/PATENT" along the barrel, and "PM/CBA/1837" across the barrel, blade is 13 in. long bowie blade, no rear sight, b...