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  • Lot #2125
Lot #2124
Lot #2126

Lot 2125: Two Engraved Percussion Pepperboxes

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2020

Lot 2125: Two Engraved Percussion Pepperboxes

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2020

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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A) Cased Underhammer Ring Trigger Pepperbox

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 31
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch ribbed
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 814
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 120
Class: Antique
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Includes a mold, flask, balls, starter, key, and cap tin. Case and accessories range from fair to very good.

B) Allen & Thurber Pepperbox

Manufacturer: Allen & Thurber
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 31
Barrel: 4 3/8 inch fluted
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 814
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 120
Class: Antique
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

Description:

Manufactured c. 1847-1856 in Worcester. "John Dunham" inscribed in script on one chamber.

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