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Lot #1378
Lot #1380

Lot 1379: Marston W W & Co Percussion Pistol 36 percussion

Very Unusual Experimental or Prototype Percussion Revolver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2008

Lot 1379: Marston W W & Co Percussion Pistol 36 percussion

Very Unusual Experimental or Prototype Percussion Revolver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2008

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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Very Unusual Experimental or Prototype Percussion Revolver

Manufacturer: Marston W W & Co
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36 percussion
Barrel: 6 7/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: brass
Stock:
Item Views: 813
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 257
Class: Antique
Description:

This unusual and unique revolver was probably built during the great American firearms explosion of ideas in the mid 19th century. It has a 6 7/8" octagon barrel with an unusual turned cannon shaped brass fitting over muzzle and 6 groove straight rifling. The top of the barrel has a brass rod which extends through a bracket that has two tiny dovetails in the top flat. The rear end of rod is fitted with a fixed V-groove sight along with an articulated peep sight. It has a tiny 2 piece ramrod pinned into the barrel lug with a tension spring dovetailed into bottom flat. The loading lever handle is octagon shaped and tapered to larger front end. It has 6 shot unfluted cylinder with protruding nipples and a curious shield in frame reminiscent of pepperbox nipple shields of the Richards found on American made pistols of the 1830-40 era. It has a ring trigger, spurless hammer and is double action only. The grip is long and curved with brass panels, internally mounted, with an 8 pointed geometric star at top on each side and a most unique design on bottom with a small trap door cover on each side. It is completely unmarked although the revolver was not disassembled in an effort to locate any hidden markings.

Rating Definition:

Fine, the metal surfaces have a smooth brown patina with a small area of very minor pitting on the right side of the barrel. The brass components have an even mellow aged patina. The barrel wedge is missing. The mechanics are fine. A very unique revolver that resembles a Paterson Colt in some ways.



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