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Lot #277

Lot 276: Two Antique American Pepperbox Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2023

Lot 276: Two Antique American Pepperbox Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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A) Scarce Continental Arms Five-Shot Pepperbox Pistol

Manufacturer: Continental Arms Co
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch fluted
Finish: blue/silver
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 612
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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:

One of approximately 800 manufactured by Bacon Manufacturing Co. under the Continental trade name in the late 1860s. Includes felt lined wood case.

B) Jacob Rupertus Eight-Shot Pepperbox Pistol

Manufacturer: Rupertus Jacob
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 3 inch fluted
Finish: blue/silver
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 612
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured in the 1860s.

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