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Lot 1358: Two American Antique Pepperboxes

Two American Antique Pepperboxes

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 21, 2014

Lot 1358: Two American Antique Pepperboxes

Two American Antique Pepperboxes

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 21, 2014

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Price Realized:
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A) Jacob Rupertus 8-Shot Pepperbox Revolver

Manufacturer: Rupertus Jacob
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22
Barrel: 3 inch fluted
Finish: blue/silver
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 1921
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 138
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

Manufactured in the 1860s.

B) Scarce Continental Arms Pepperbox Revolver

Manufacturer: Continental Arms Co
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch fluted
Finish: nickel/blue
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 1921
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 138
Class: Antique
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

Description:

Manufactured c. late 1860s, one of approximately 800 manufactured.

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