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Lot 357: Three Antique Pepperbox Pistols

Three Antique Pepperbox Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2021

Lot 357: Three Antique Pepperbox Pistols

Three Antique Pepperbox Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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A) Spragle & Marston Bar Hammer Pepperbox

Manufacturer: Marston W W & Co
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 34
Barrel: 3 3/4 inch solid rib cluster
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1123
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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:

B) Bacon Arms Pepperbox Revolver

Manufacturer: Bacon Arms Co
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch cluster
Finish: blue
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 1123
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

OG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

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

Description:

Manufactured c. late 1860s.

C) C. Sharps & Co. Model 1A Pepperbox Pistol with Gutta Percha Grips

Manufacturer: Sharps C & Company
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch cluster
Finish: blue/silver
Grip: gutta percha
Stock:
Item Views: 1123
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

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

Description:

Manufactured c. 1859-1874.

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