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Lot 313: Engraved William Beckwith Large Bore Percussion Pepperbox

Cased Engraved William A. Beckwith Large Bore Percussion "Dragoon Size" Pepperbox

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 25, 2023

Lot 313: Engraved William Beckwith Large Bore Percussion Pepperbox

Cased Engraved William A. Beckwith Large Bore Percussion "Dragoon Size" Pepperbox

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 25, 2023

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $7,000
Price Realized:
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Cased Engraved William A. Beckwith Large Bore Percussion "Dragoon Size" Pepperbox

Manufacturer: Beckwith William A
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 33 bore
Barrel: 4 1/2 inch fluted
Finish: casehardened
Grip: checkered walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1044
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 262
Class: Antique
Description:

The sideplate is signed "W A/BECKWITH/SKINNER ST/LONDON." Fine, well executed floral scrollwork decorates the frame, bar hammer, trigger guard, and butt cap. Each of the six chambers are numbered. London proofs are stamped on each barrel cluster fluted rib. A niter blued belt hook is mounted on the right side of the frame. There is a sliding hammer safety. The one piece nicely figured walnut grip features fine checkering, silver thumb escutcheon inscribed with initials and a butt cap with compartment. The partitioned case has a W.A. Beckwith paper label on the interior of the lid and contains a wooden ramrod, R. Walker's cap tin, oiler, Sykes powder flask, nipple wrench, screwdriver, lead balls, and ball mold.

Rating Definition:

Fine, retaining 70% original case colors otherwise faded to an attractive gray. the engraving is crisp. Two percussion nipples are absent. The belt hook and sliding hammer safety retain 70% original niter blue. The grip is excellent with overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is good with absent lock escutcheon and lid round inscription inlay, cracked lid and glue repairs mostly visible in the lid lining. Most of the slightly creased paper label remains. A very attractive casehardened large bore percussion pepperbox.



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