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Lot 171:Three Antique Pepperboxes

October 4th, 2024|Bedford, TX

Lot 171:Three Antique Pepperboxes

October 4th, 2024|Bedford, TX

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Three Antique Pepperboxes

A) Allen & Wheelock Percussion Pepperbox with Bayonet

Manufactured c. 1856-1865. Arbor screw fitted with a spike bayonet.

ConditionGood with some original finish, mild pitting, and general mild wear. The trigger reset is a bit finicky; otherwise, mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerAllen & Wheelock

ModelPepperbox

TypePistol

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge32

Barrel3 inch fluted round

Finishblue

Gripwalnut

Bore conditionGood - Some light pitting or frosted appearance

Item LocationBedford, TX

Views1075

B) Sharps & Hankins Pepperbox Pistol

Manufactured c. 1862-1867. Birmingham proofed.

ConditionGood with original finish, mild wear, light pitting, and small chips on the grips. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerSharps & Hankins

ModelPepperbox

TypePistol

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge32 RF

Barrel3 1/2 inch fluted

Finishblue/casehardened

Griphard rubber

Bore conditionGood - Some light pitting or frosted appearance

Item LocationBedford, TX

Views1075

C) Rare Chuchu Folding Four-Shot Pepperbox Pistol

Designed by Athanase Chuchu of Bahia, Brazil, and manufactured c. 1880s-early 1890s in Liege, Belgium. "576" on the underside of the barrel group and "6" on multiple components.

ConditionFair with added reinforcement sleeve around the barrel group and mild pitting. The grips are very good with minor wear. Mechanically functions.

Details

ManufacturerEuropean

ModelPepperbox

TypePistol

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge22

Barrel2 inch fluted

Finishbright

Gripebony

Bore conditionSlight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting

Item LocationBedford, TX

Views1075

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