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Lot 1339:W. Pritchard & Son Percussion Pepperbox Pistol

September 11th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1339:W. Pritchard & Son Percussion Pepperbox Pistol

September 11th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Fine W. Pritchard & Son Percussion Pepperbox Pistol

The floral scroll and border engraved frame is signed "W. PRITCHARD/& SON." (William Pritchard & Son, Birmingham) on the left side. Additional engraving decorates the bar hammer and trigger guard. Shell pattern engraved on cap compartment. Each barrel is numbered and each barrel cluster flute is Birmingham proofed. Full fine checkering on the two-piece grips. Provenance: The Richard P. Mellon Collection

ConditionFine, retaining 60% plus original case colors. 50% bright original high polished blue remains on the trigger guard. The grips are excellent with crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerEnglish
ModelPepperbox
TypeRevolver
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge42
Barrel3 3/8 inch fluted cluster
Finishcasehardened
Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2349
Catalog page288
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