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Lot 114: Two American Antique Pepperboxes

Collector's Lot of Two American Antique Pepperboxes

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Lot 114: Two American Antique Pepperboxes

Collector's Lot of Two American Antique Pepperboxes

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $1,900
Price Realized:
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A) Jacob Rupertus Pepperbox

Manufacturer: Rupertus Jacob
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 3 inch fluted
Finish: blue/silver
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 1652
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 28
Class: Antique
Description:

One of approximately 3,000 manufactured in the 1860s. The sides of the frame have the patent date and address markings around the hammer screw. Fitted with smooth grips numbered to the gun.

Rating Definition:

Very good. The barrel cluster has a mottled gray patina with some minor pitting. The frame retains small traces of original silver plating in the protected areas with the exposed brass having an untouched patina. The grips are very fine with a few minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.



B) Unmarked Bacon Arms Pepperbox Revolver

Manufacturer: Bacon Arms Co
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch fluted
Finish: blue/silver
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 1652
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 28
Class: Antique
Description:

One of approximately 1,000 manufactured in the late 1860s. Knurled barrel cluster pin, checkered hammer, smooth spur trigger and flared rosewood grips.

Rating Definition:

Very good. The pepperbox has a mottled gray patina with strong traces of original blue in the barrel cluster flutes and areas of original silver plating on the frame. The grips are good with the right panel cracked and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.



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