ALLEN & THURBER

Ethan Allen started several manufacturing businesses in order to keep up with expanding demand after 1832. In 1837, Ethan Allen joined in partnership with Charles Thurber (his brother-in-law) and they formed Allen & Thurber in Grafton, MA. The company moved to Norwich, CT in 1842, along with the Wheelocks (Allen's other brother-in-law). In 1843, Ethan Allen invented an engraving machine to do rolled scroll. During 1847, Allen & Thurber moved to Worcester, MA. Manufacture at the time used this barrel address, but some pistols are still marked Norwich.
Please refer to listings under Ethan Allen and Variants located in the E section.