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Lot 1559: Two Antique Pepperbox Pistols

Two Antique Pepperbox Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2009

Lot 1559: Two Antique Pepperbox Pistols

Two Antique Pepperbox Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2009

Estimated Price: $950 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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A) Engraved Blunt & Syms Under Hammer Ring Trigger Pepperbox Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Blunt & Syms
Model: Ring Trigger
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 4 inch ribbed
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1572
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 24
Class: Antique
Description:

The top of the frame is marked "BLUNT & SYMS / NEW YORK" This marking is quite scarce. Six shot ribbed barrels with inline nipples. The frame is engraved with floral scroll on all sides and the back strap is lightly engraved. Ring trigger.

Rating Definition:

Good. The pistol has been cleaned bright some time ago and is now showing moderate plum brown areas on the barrel with the frame and back strap showing a smooth speckled finish. There are two holes in the top of the frame from a combination of a thin casting and corrosion. Mechanically needs work, needs a trigger return spring.



B) Engraved Sprague & Marston Double Action Pepperbox Pistol

Manufacturer: Marston W W & Co
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 3 7/8 inch ribbed
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1572
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 24
Class: Antique
Description:

The six shot ribbed barrel cluster is marked on the ribs "CAST STEEL WARRANTED" and "SPRAGUE & MARSTON NEW .YORK". The bar hammer is marked "W.W.MARSTON" on top and "PATENTED 1849" on the left side and "NEW.YORK" on the right. The frame is engraved on both sides with floral scrolls and light engraving on the back strap and light engraving on the nipple shield. The grip screws have steel escutcheons.

Rating Definition:

Good. The gun is an even brown with high edge wear and minor pitting. The grips are good with light handling marks. The action is mechanically good.



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