Allen & Thurber . 32 Cal Six-Shot Pepperbox Pistol: Factory Engraved Allen & Thurber six shot percussion ‰ÛÏPepperbox‰Û revolving pistol, c. 1840s, . 32 caliber with 4‰Û early style ribbed barrels. This is the medium size Allen Pepperbox that found favor as both a large pocket pistol as well as a holstered belt weapon. These early competitors to the Colt and Remington revolvers found favor with the ‰ÛÏ49ers‰Û of California Gold Rush fame, western pioneers as well as with urban dwellers in need of a repeating firearm for self defense. Many were carried as private weapons on both side of the Civil War. Examples in fine condition are rare as these handguns were often used for ‰ÛÏdaily carry‰Û by their owners. This is an exceptional example that has never been cleaned, buffed or restored in any way. The barrel assembly blue finish has aged beautifully to a perfect aged blue patina. The usual condition for one of these is gray metal at best and more often than not badly rusted, pitted and showing abuse. The frame is factory hand engraved as is the nipple shield and back strap. Like the barrels, the metal is uncleaned and displays a most attractive, uncleaned patina. This is a double action pistol in which a single pull of the trigger revolves the barrel cluster, raises the bar-style hammer and fires the gun. This is an early example with ‰ÛÏribbed‰Û barrels. Later production pepperbox pistols have smoother, fluted barrel clusters and are more common. The bar hammer is marked ‰ÛÏALLENS PATENT‰Û and one ‰ÛÏrib‰Û between the barrels is marked ‰ÛÏ1837‰Û and ‰ÛÏCAST STEEL. ‰Û Walnut grips are in excellent condition and show no chips or cracks. Excellent mechanical condition and a truly outstanding very early example of a uniquely American firearm of the pre-Civil War period. The pistol qualifies as an Antique Handgun, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Serial Number: 160. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer‰Ûªs responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
Mariette Brevete Belgian Pepperbox Revolver c. 1850: Offered for auction in this lot is an early Mariette Brevete, 4 barrel, pepperbox revolver, originating from the mid 1800's. The revolver shows exceptional, deep engravings on the backstrap, receiver, trigger ring, and on the butt-plate. The revolver features ebony wood grips, and a bottom hammer - meaning the firearm shoots from the bottom barrel. The revolver is also stamped in numerous places, reading "Mariette Brevete" on the front grip strap, showing a crown and "AF" proof between barrel 1 & 2, and showing a revolver hallmark over "ELG" between cylinder 4 & 1. Each Damascus barrel is also numerically marked to its corresponding chamber. The revolver is additionally marked "2" on the frame, underneath the grips. Overall, the revolver shows good condition for age, with a nice patina forming on the steel frame, and a tight action. The revolver qualifies as an antique handgun, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS background check. Serial Number: NSN. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer?s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
PEPPERBOX FLINTLOCK PISTOL. European, 18th century. Three round barrels with an unusual system of a lever on the front of the trigger guard which allows the barrel to revolve. Engraved frame with relief carved detail on the grip. Grip incised "36". 12"l.
Robbins and Lawrence Pepperbox Pistol: This is a brilliantly designed and handsomely engraved pepperbox pistol by Robbins and Lawrence of Windsor, Vermont, patented in 1849, and made from 1851 to 1854. The innovative and brilliant design which features a turn off barrel for easy loading, and a hinged frame, which drops down for attaching the percussion caps to the 5 nipples. It has a ring trigger double action which does not turn the barrels, but turns the hammer mechanism! The gun fires by pulling an exposed secondary trigger that is on the outside of the ring trigger. The frame is factory engraved, and the gun has walnut grips. Serial number: 1429, . 31 caliber. Dimensions: Barrel is 3 ¼ inches, and the gun overall is 9 ½ inches. Processing and shipping within the continental U. S. $25. 00 plus 1. 5% replacement cost insurance. Condition The gun is brown overall. There are spots from rust, but no visible pitting. The action is very tight, and a little hard to rotate, but works accurately and correctly. The ring trigger retains some case hardening. One screw is slightly banged up. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions.
J.G. BOLEN ALLEN'S PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX PISTOL, .36 CAL...J.G. Bolen Allen's Patent Percussion Pepperbox Pistol, .36 caliber. Barrels stamped "BOLEN 104 B'WAY.NY." and "PATENTED 1837 CAST STEEL", cylinder stamped "8". Six round cluster barrels, walnut grips with German silver oval escutcheon to left side, steel frame with foliate engraving, bar hammer, ring trigger. Barrel length: 5 1/4". Overall length: 9". Circa late 1830s.
Condition:
Overall good condition with light pepper pitting to steel. Stock with dings, natural age shrinkage, areas of loss, largest 1/2" x 1/8", 1/2" square metal patch to right grip. Hammer is unmarked. Foliate engravings faint but visible. Action is responsive.
C. SHARPS & CO. 22 LR MODEL 1 PEPPERBOX 1859-74Featured in this lot we have a C. Sharps & Co. 22 Long Rifle Model 1 Pepperbox. The pepperbox features a brass frame, four shot barrel, and engraved gutta percha grips. The story of the Sharps four-barrel pistol begins, officially, on December 18, 1849. On that date, the United States Patent Office issued patent number 6960 for a revolver to Christian Sharps, then residing in Washington, D.C. This "revolver" was actually not a revolver at all, but a pepperbox in which the barrels didn't revolve. It was fired by a striker which did revolve on a center post to hit, in sequence, the percussion caps which were placed on nipples on the ends of the barrels. The side hammer served both as a cocking lever and as the force behind the striker. The pistol was not produced on a commercial basis until 1859, after Sharps had become sole owner of the Fairmont Rifle Works in West Philadelphia. By this time, the metallic cartridge had been introduced and Sharps was able to develop his design into a practical repeating pistol. Patent number 22753 was issued to Sharps on January 25, 1859, again for a "revolver". The first model was .22 caliber. Made with a brass frame, it had a spur or stud trigger and was a single-action, four-shot repeater. Approximately 85,000 of these little pepperboxes were made in the ten years between 1859 and 1868. This pepperbox is in good aesthetic condition, showing some signs of wear and use. The side of the frame is marked "C. Sharps & Co Philada, PA". Serial Number: 22790. This firearm qualifies as an antique and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.*
Engraved Manhattan Arms . 22 Cal Pocket Revolver: This lot features a great example of a Engraved Manhattan Arms . 22 Caliber Pocket Revolver. The revolver features a 3 1/8" octagon barrel, factory engraving, rosewood grips, spur trigger, and nickel finish. The Manhattan Fire Arms Manufacturing Co. was founded by a group of New Jersey businessmen in 1856. Their goal was to take advantage of Colt’s patent for revolving firearms that was due to expire in 1857. The founders hired Thomas Bacon to became the Superintendent of Manufacturing. Manufacturing began in Norwich, Connecticut and in 1859 moved to Newark, New Jersey. Thomas Bacon remained in Norwich and started his own firearms company. During their existence, Manhattan Firearms produced approximately 175, 000 pistols. Only Colt, Remington, and Winchester produced more guns during this era in which included the Civil War. While waiting for Colt’s patent to expire, Manhattan first made copies of American firearms that no longer had patent protection. These included pepperboxes and various single-shot designs. Shortly thereafter, they turned their attention to making Colt-style revolvers in both the . 31 caliber Pocket and . 36 caliber Navy styles. Manhattan patented an extra set of cylinder safety notches on these models. Manhattans can be easily identified by the many notches on their cylinders. After the Civil War, Manhattan production primarily consisted of a copy of the Smith & Wesson . 22 caliber cartridge revolver and a single-shot boot pistol under the name "HERO". Manhattan changed it's name in 1868 to American Standard Tool Company and began to market industrial tools as well as firearms. American Standard Tool closed during the financial panic of 1873. The revolver shows good condition for its age, it shows wear to the finish and signs of use. The mechanics function and show looseness. This is a antique firearm. NO FFL transfer or NICS background check required. The serial number is 1518. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
Lot Of 4: Antique Cartridge Hand Guns.
Serial # NSV & NSV & NSV & 3437 (No. 1) is a Defender 89, single action, spur trigger, seven shot, .22 cal, rim fire revolver. Retains 90% original factory nickel finish, walnut grips(shy at front toe), 2 - 1/8" barrel, indexes and works properly, very good bore. (No. 2) Colt No. 2 single shot Deringer, .41 rimfire cal, 2 - 1/8" barrel, swing out, checkered walnut grips, engraved frame. Gun has been cleaned, all metal basically grey with some minor pitting, grips are excellent, spur trigger, rifling visible with some minor corrosion, works perfectly. (No. 3) Remington Elliot spur trigger pepperbox. This is a four barrel, rotating firing pin, ring trigger, .30 cal, rimfire, nickel finish, walnut grips, retaining approx 20% original nickel, balance smooth plum, sharp stampings, excellent grips, very good bores, working order. (No. 4) Ethan & Allen spur trigger, seven shot, .22 rimfire revolver, 2 - 1/4" octagon barrel, bone grips, metal shows pitting, no finish, very good grips, not working.
Allen Thurber Pepperbox No. 2 Pistol.
Description Cal/GA: .36. Manufacture date: 1845. Barrel length: 3 - 1/2 inches. Six rotating barrel percussion handgun. Metal patina with some graying. Bores show some rusting but could clean to good. Slight dent in one barrel and trigger does not return. Cylinder indexes good. ...
Belgian pepperbox six shot pistol with engraved frame, ring trigger, and bag grips, approx. .36 caliber, barrel - 4" l.
SHARPS FOUR BARREL MODEL 4B PEPPERBOX PISTOLSharps four barrel model 4B pepperbox pistol , .32 RF caliber, with rosewood bird head grips, 2 1/2" barrels. SN #8110
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Condition:
Some surface pitting to frame and barrels, on repair to one grip, hammer does not fall when trigger is squeezed.
Manhattan Engraved Six Shot Pepperbox Pistol: For your consideration is a factory engraved Manhattan six shot percussion “Pepperbox” revolving pistol, manufactured between 1856 and 1859 and chambered in . 31 with 3 1/2" fluted barrels. This is the medium size Manhattan Pepperbox that found favor as both a large pocket pistol, as well as a holstered belt weapon. Many were carried as private weapons by soldiers on both sides of the Civil War. Examples in fine condition are rare as these handguns were often used for “daily carry” by their owners. The frame is factory hand engraved, as is the nipple shield and back strap. This is a double action pistol in which a single pull of the trigger revolves the barrel cluster, raises the bar-style hammer, and fires the gun. The bar hammer is marked "Manhattan R. A. MFG Co. New York" and the flute of the barrels is marked "Cast Steel". The walnut grips are excellent and exhibit much of the original finish. This pistol has excellent mechanical condition and is truly a fine example of a uniquely American firearm of the pre-Civil War period that has not been re-finished, over-cleaned, or altered. Serial Number: 499. This firearm qualifies as an Antique and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
Allen & Thurber Engraved . 32 Pepperbox c. 1840's: Brought to auction for you in this lot is a circa 1840 factory engraved, Allen & Thurber . 32 Caliber, six-shot percussion "pepperbox", revolving pistol. The Allen & Thurber pepperbox is a double-action, six shot repeating pistol, in competition with the Colt revolver of the time. The pistol was preferred by the "49ers" of the California Gold Rush, urban dwellers looking for a "daily carry" for self defense, as well as soldiers on both sides of the Civil War. The easy use of the firearms mechanics meant a simple pull of the trigger revolves the 3 3/4" barrel cluster, raises the bar style hammer, and fires the gun. The reasonable size of the firearm, and the consistent use means most pepperbox examples have heavily worn, gray metal finish at best, or more often than not, showing baldy rusted, and pitted frames. This lovely, factory hand engraved example displays a wonderful, uncleaned patina, and still retains traces of original blueing on the barrels! Additionally, the walnut grips are excellent and exhibit much of the original finish. Aside from the intricate carvings, which still show good detail the pistol is marked on the hammer bar "ALLEN's Patent - 1845", and two of the flutes between the barrels are labeled "ALLEN THURBER - WORCESTER". This is a truly exceptional example of a uniquely American firearm of the pre-Civil War Period, that remains in very good, original condition, still retaining the original walnut grips, and showing good mechanics. The pistol qualifies as an Antique Firearm, and does not require FFL Transfer, or NICS Background Check. Serial Number: 525. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer
A scarce cased Blunt & Syms small frame percussion pepperbox pistol
Serial no. 7, .31 caliber. 2 1/2 inch fluted five-shot barrel cluster. Scroll-engraved frame. Ring trigger. Varnished walnut grips. Complete with original green baize-lined walnut case. Accessories include correct unmarked Dixon Stars pattern flask (Riling 391), iron two-cavity mold cherried for one round and one conical projectiles, the ends of the handles formed as a nipple wrench and screwdriver; iron cleaning/loading rod and case key.
Condition: Gun very good to fine what is possibly later browned finish and showing sharp engraving, some areas of blue on the straps and a two spots of pitting on top of frame. Fine grips. Case with repaired crack to lid, the interior relined. Accessories excellent the flask excellent and retaining most brown lacquer, gilt and fire-blued finishes.
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ANTIQUE C. SHARPS FOUR BARREL PEPPERBOX PISTOL, 30 rimfire caliber, 3" barrels, brass frame, walnut grips, spur trigger, rotating firing pin, push button barrel release, serial #5200, manufactured circa 1865. No FFL or background check required.
Allen & Thurber Dragoon Sized Pepperbox Pistol: For sale in this lot is an exceedingly rare, factory engraved Allen & Thurber "Dragoon Sized", six-shot Pepperbox pistol, chambered for . 36 caliber. It is quoted by Norm Flayderman in "Antique American Firearms"; "These large "Dragoons" are termed by collectors "49ers", as so many of them are known to have been carried by those heading west in the early years of the Gold Rush. Many photographs can be found of California gold seekers boasting large Dragoon sized Allen & Thurber six-shooters proudly holstered or displayed held by a belt. Many of these pistols later saw strenuous use in the Civil War. This pistol in particular originates from circa 1840 to 1850, and utilizes an advanced double-action, meaning a single pull of the trigger cocks the hammer bar, revolves the barrel cluster, and ultimately drops the hammer on a freshly charged and capped barrel to fire the weapon. The fluted barrel cluster is stamped "ALLEN & THURBER WORCHESTER", and the frame, nipple shield, and backstrap show good factory scroll engraving. Overall, the pistol shows very-good condition, the uncleaned, unpolished and original condition of this firearm is in itself a rarity! As the few surviving examples are either in poor condition, or in a less-desirable state having necessitated heavy restoration. All-in-all, This Pepperbox has fine mechanics, and a very pleasing appearance, making this a prime example for any antique firearms collector! The pistol qualifies as an Antique Hand Gun, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Serial Number: NSN. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer
SHARPS & HANKINS MODEL 3 PEPPERBOX PISTOL, 32 rim fire caliber, blued finish, checkered gutta-percha (hard rubber) grips, round side plate, patent date Jan 25,1859 on left side of frame, four 3 1/2" barrels, rotating firing pin, spur trigger, serial #1408, manufactured 1859-1874. No background check or FFL required.
F. BARNES OF LONDON: A PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX PISTOL with an octagonal barrel, steel trigger guard and action, with floral engraved decoration, in the original fitted oak pistol case with powder flask, bullet mould, turn screw etc.
French Mariette Pepperbox Pistol, Lepage Paris French mariette four barrel pepperbox pistol, 38 caliber. Gold inlay on back of tang, ""LePage A Paris" and gold inlaid running rabbitt, running fox, and resting rabbit around the receiver of the pistol. Damascus engraved four barrel cluster with barrels matching the rotating wheel, liege proof marked between the bolsters. Frame and backstrap with foliate engraved patterns, ebony grips and a ring trigger. Retains the fitted half of the case and the bullet mold for the pistol. Mid 19th century.
FRENCH MARIETTE PEPPERBOX PISTOL, LEPAGE PARISFrench mariette four barrel pepperbox pistol, 38 caliber. Gold inlay on back of tang, ""LePage A Paris" and gold inlaid running rabbitt, running fox, and resting rabbit around the receiver of the pistol. Damascus engraved four barrel cluster with barrels matching the rotating wheel, liege proof marked between the bolsters. Frame and backstrap with foliate engraved patterns, ebony grips and a ring trigger. Retains the fitted half of the case and the bullet mold for the pistol. Mid 19th century.
Condition:
Missing screw holding ebony grips in place, ring pull trigger with an old repair, screw missing underside behind trigger guard, older metal surface with light oxidation spots in areas.
ROBBINS AND LAWRENCE PEPPERBOX PISTOLThis is a brilliantly designed and handsomely engraved pepperbox pistol by Robbins and Lawrence of Windsor, Vermont, patented in 1849, and made from 1851 to 1854. The innovative and brilliant design which features a turn off barrel for easy loading, and a hinged frame, which drops down for attaching the percussion caps to the 5 nipples. It has a ring trigger double action which does not turn the barrels, but turns the hammer mechanism! The gun fires by pulling an exposed secondary trigger that is on the outside of the ring trigger. The frame is factory engraved, and the gun has walnut grips. Serial number: 1429, .31 caliber. Dimensions: Barrel is 3 ¼ inches, and the gun overall is 9 ½ inches. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $25.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.
Condition:
The gun is brown overall. There are spots from rust, but no visible pitting. The action is very tight, and a little hard to rotate, but works accurately and correctly. The ring trigger retains some case hardening. One screw is slightly banged up. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions.
C. Sharps & Co. 22 LR Model 1 Pepperbox w/ Holster: You are bidding on a C. Sharps & Co. 22 Long Rifle Model 1 Pepperbox. The pepperbox features a brass frame, four shot barrel, and engraved gutta percha grips. The firearm also comes with a custom leather holster. The story of the Sharps four-barrel pistol begins, officially, on December 18, 1849. On that date, the United States Patent Office issued patent number 6960 for a revolver to Christian Sharps, then residing in Washington, D. C. This "revolver" was, actually, not a revolver at all, but a pepperbox in which the barrels didn't revolve. It was fired by a striker which did revolve, though, on a center post to hit, in sequence, the percussion caps which were placed on nipples on the ends of the barrels. The side hammer served both as a cocking lever and as the force behind the striker. The pistol was not produced on a commercial basis until 1859, after Sharps had become sole owner of the Fairmont Rifle Works in West Philadelphia. By this time, the metallic cartridge had been introduced and Sharps was able to develop his design into a practical repeating pistol. Patent number 22753 was issued to Sharps on January 25, 1859, again for a "revolver". The first model was . 22 caliber. Made with a brass frame, it had a spur or stud trigger, and was a single-action, four-shot repeater. Approximately 85, 000 of these little pepperboxes were made in the ten years between 1859 and 1868. This pepperbox is in good condition, showing some signs of wear and use. The mechanics appear to be fully functioning. Serial Number: 46028. This is a antique firearm. NO FFL transfer or NICS background check required. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
(lot of 2) Percussion kit guns by Classic Arms, Waldron, Indiana with original boxes: (1) Ethan Allen Pepperbox, Type 2, .36 caliber, with parts, schematic and parts list, not known if all parts present; (1) "Twister" double barrel pisto, Type 6, .36 caliber, assembled pistol, schematic and parts list, hammer not responsive to trigger, each box approx. 2"h, 12"w, 6"d, total: 4lbs
SHARPS PEPPERBOX PISTOL, 22 RIM FIRE CALIBER, 2 1/SHARPS PEPPERBOX PISTOL, 22 rim fire caliber, 2 1/2" barrels, brass frame, breech loading, one walnut grip (R), one gutta percha (L), bead sight, spur trigger, serial #35895, manufactured 1859-1868. No FFL or background check required.
Pepperbox Pistol.
Description Overall length: 6”. Barrel length: 2 – ½”. This pepperbox pistol with six rotating etched “damascene” barrels has a “ring pull” trigger within a “gold and silver inlaid” frame which is highly engraved. In addition, the mellow ivory grips enhance the quality of this piece. ...
CASED SET OF PERCUSSION PISTOLS Belgium, 1st half-19th century. Four-shot pepperbox pistol with Damascus barrels and ring trigger. 6 3/4"l. Together with a pair of single shot pistols, 5 3/4"l. Grips on pair appear to be replacements. Burl veneer case with fitted velvet and satin interior, two wooden cap boxes and loading rod.
19TH CENTURY BELGIAN PINFIRE PEPPERBOX PISTOL: Small caliber rotating 1 7/8'' brass barrel with Belgian proof marks dating 1853-1877. Brass frame with wood grips collapsing steel trigger and hammer. Action works fine. Overall 4 1/2'' l.CONDITION: Note bright appearance to metal may have been cleaned. Action not guaranteed to continue to work.
Belgian pepperbox six shot pistol with engraved frame, ring trigger, and bag grips, approx. .36 caliber, barrel - 4" l.
Remington Ring Trigger Elliot Pepperbox Revolver .22 caliber 3" round barrels S/N 1184. Rosewoood grips. Condition: All edges are sharp. Markings are crisp.?Most of the metal has?a brown patina.?Grips are excellent.
ANTIQUE C. SHARPS FOUR BARREL PEPPERBOX PISTOLANTIQUE C. SHARPS FOUR BARREL PEPPERBOX PISTOL, 30 rimfire caliber, 3" barrels, brass frame, walnut grips, spur trigger, rotating firing pin, push button barrel release, serial #5200, manufactured circa 1865. No FFL or background check required.
Four Spur Trigger Revolvers, c. mid to late 19th century, a Sharps breech-loading four-shot pepperbox pistol with walnut grips, brass frame, and steel barrels, a Lucius Pond front-loading, separate chamber, revolver with walnut grips, brass frame, and steel cylinder and barrel, a Smith & Wesson Model Number 1 second issue revolver with walnut grips, silver plated brass frame and steel barrel and cylinder, and a Smith & Wesson Model Number 1 third issue revolver with rosewood grips, and nickel-plated steel frame, barrel, and cylinder. Provenance: From the collection of the late Peter F. Frazier and M. Prudence Fleck. Estimate $400-600 Barrel retaining spring on the Sharps is loose, Lucius Pond is missing the cylinder pin, Smith & Wesson second issue has little remaining silver plate and some light rust on the barrel but functions properly, and the Smith & Wesson third issue is missing a little nickel plate on the cylinder, and the barrel catch is tight. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Allen Thurber Pepperbox No. 2 Pistol.
Description Cal/GA: .31. Manufacture date: 1845. Barrel length: 3.5 inches. Six round rotating barrel Pepperbox. Overall rusted surfaces. Wood has some nicks and scratches. Trigger guard is missing and trigger does not return, does not index well. Originality: 50%. CORRECTION - ...
EUROPEAN PEPPERBOX PERCUSSION PISTOLEuropean pepperbox percussion pistol , approximately .36 caliber, with engraved iron barrel and frame, ring trigger, and walnut stock, 3" barrels.
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Condition:
Overall good condition, modern screws in upper and lower tang, surface mars, non functioning.
Allen & Thurber . 34 Cal Six-Shot Pepperbox Pistol: Factory Engraved Allen & Thurber six shot percussion “Pepperbox” revolving pistol, c. 1840s, . 34 caliber with 3 7/8” gracefully fluted barrels. This is the medium size Allen Pepperbox that found favor as both a large pocket pistol as well as a holstered belt weapon. These early competitors to the Colt revolver found favor with the “49ers” of California Gold Rush fame as well as with urban dwellers in need of a repeating firearm for self defense. Many were carried as private weapons by soldiers on both sides of the Civil War. Examples in fine condition are rare as these handguns were often used for “daily carry” by their owners. This is a very fine example as it displays a lovely, even uncleaned patina and still retains traces of original blue on the barrels! The usual condition for one of these is heavily worn gray metal at best and more often than not badly rusted, pitted and showing abuse. The frame is factory hand engraved as is the nipple shield and back strap. This is a double action pistol in which a single pull of the trigger revolves the barrel cluster, raises the bar-style hammer and fires the gun. The bar hammer is smooth sided and correctly unmarked because two flutes between the barrels are marked “ALLEN THURBER & CO” and WORCESTER” as well as “Patented” and the date “1845” (later examples have this marking on the side of the bar hammer). Walnut grips are excellent and exhibit much of the original finish. Excellent mechanical condition and a truly fine example of a uniquely American firearm of the pre-Civil War period that has not been re-finished, over-cleaned or altered. Serial Number: 39. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
PEPPERBOX PISTOL - Robbins & Lawrence Ring Trigger Concealed Hammer Pepperbox Pistol serial number 2198 with fluted barrel having the odd 'self-acting set' feature one pulls the ring back to 'set' the action then pulls revealed trigger to fire engra
English Reilly Percussion Pepper Box Revolver: For your consideration is an English Reilly percussion pepperbox revolver. This pistol is a fine example of six-shot English made percussion pepper box. Engraved Reilly, London on the grip strap. This 36 caliber percussion revolver has a casehardened barrel marked with "Crown/crossed spears" in each barrel flute. All six nipples are present. The side plates, bar hammer, backstrap, butt, and trigger guard are all engraved with a simple but elegant scroll and vine pattern. English walnut grips are finely hand checkered and the casehardened diamond screw inlays have also been engraved. This pepper box comes with a hardwood stand and a corresponding bullet mold. Serial Number: 26283. The firearm qualifies as an Antique FIX, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
A six shot Cooper's patent ring trigger percussion pepperbox revolver signed engraved round frame walnut grips c.1840 Estimate ?100-200 Action appears to be working correctly general age wear throughout with scuffs some nicks and general scratches and tarnishing to the steel surface there is a chip to the right hand side wood grip at the top about 1cm clearly named on the side of the lock grubby but visible proofing marks on the grooves of the barrel essentially fair to ok. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?320
Allen & Thurber Pepperbox Pistol
Approximately .31 caliber. No serial. Mostly gray pistol with moderate pitting. Missing trigger guard. Grips are very good. Gun does not cycle properly. 3.5" barrels. 7" overall.
Provenance: The Estate of Walter T. Price, Jr. of Orange, VA.
CHIEF SITTING BULL'S C. SHARPS 1859 PEPPERBOXThis historic and important lot includes the C. Sharps four-barrel derringer circa 1859-1862 owned by Hunkpapa Sioux Chief Sitting Bull marked in Togia language as such as well as being marked with the Silent Eaters Society symbols. The firearm is a Christian Sharps Model 4B Pepperbox four-shot derringer pistol chambered in .32 RF (rimfire) with 2 ½ inch barrel, bird’s head grip frames, serial number of 10157, and marked on the side C. SHARPS PATENT JAN. 25, 1859.” The pistol has been examined by Wendell Grangaard from The Guns of History, Inc., in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and was found to be marked in Lakota Togia language as follows: On the left side of the frame shows the Silent Eaters Society mark, Hunkpapa Sitting Bull, Sitting Bull / Slow, and One Bull (Illustration 1); the right side of the frame shows the Silent Eaters Society mark, Sitting Bull / Slow Hunkpapa, and One Bull mark again (Illustration 2); under the frame shows Slow / Sitting Bull, Silent Eater Society mark, Hunkpapa and One Bull (Illustration 3); under the frame near the serial number marked Sitting Bull / Slow (illustration 4); one the top of the barrel at the end of the left side is marked Sitting Bull / Slow (illustration 5); and on the back side of both the left and right of the grips marked Sitting Bull / Slow Hunkpapa, Silent Eaters mark (illustration 6). In the late 1960’s Wendell Grangaard met with David Bald Eagle, grandson to White Bull, on the Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota. White Bull was nephew of Sitting Bull and fought at Little Bighorn, David retold the stories handed down to him when he was a child, in the traditional manner. At this meeting David brought out a box and its contents which he inherited in 1947 after his grandfather and great uncle One Bull died. Inside the box Wendell asked about a fancy beaded bag he saw and David’s wife Josey noted it had a small derringer inside, Wendell noted this as being a Model 4B 4-barreled pistol with serial number of 10157. David Bald Eagle noted the ownership history as such: The firearm was part of the Sioux annual annuities in possession by Agent Samuel Latta in May 1862 at Fort Pierre who arrived there by steamboat. Agent Samuel Latta hosted a special gathering of the tribal chiefs aboard the steamboat on May 27th, 1862 with a feast and gift ceremony, the annuity payment being part of the treaty with the U.S. Government to stop the Sioux from attacking the whites on the “Holy Road”. At this time, on May 27th Sitting Bull received this Sharps 4-barreled derringer. Later Sitting Bull’s mother, Her Holy Door, made him a bag to carry the pistol in. A drawing of the bag is included. The bag shows a red heart, representing the Strong Heart Society and inside the heart are the names of Sitting Bull in the language of Togia; these names were Sitting Bull, Slow and Jumping Bull. Below the red heart on the left in blue beads was the Silent Eaters symbol and on the right in white beads was White Horse Riders symbol. The black beaded crosses were Lakota Sioux symbols and the large black “W” represented the Hunkpapa. The symbol for Wakan Tanka / Paha Sapa was below the “W” in black beads and above the “W” was the symbol for the Thunder Being in black beads. The illustrations of the bag were made with the help of David Bald Eagle by Wendell Grangaard. In December 1890 a Standing Rock Indian Agent, James McLaughlin ordered the arrest of Sitting Bull. Early in the morning of December 15, 1890, Sitting Bull was sleeping with his oldest wife, Seen By The Nations in their log home alongside the Grand River, south of the Wagon Road. They were awoken suddenly by Shaved Head, an Indian Police sergeant, who rushed in the door and shouted, “Brother – we have come for you!” Two policemen grabbed Sitting Bull, he was noted as trying to get something from under his bed, and took him outside into the cold night, being barely clothed. His wife, Seen By The Nations saw Sitting Bull looking under the bed and knew he was looking for his Sharps derringer, she wrapped it in a blanket and went outside. She tried to conceal the gun and give it to Sitting Bull and he shook his head saying “no”, so she put the gun in her pocket and wrapped him in the blanket. Sitting Bull yelled, “Let me go” and Seen By The Nations yelled, “What do you want of my husband.” Little Soldier, their son watched in shock. Just then Catch The Bear came running up with his Winchester rifle so Little Soldier rushed to protect his mother and pulled her away just before Catch The Bear started shooting at the policemen. They returned fire and Sitting Bull was killed by Red Tomahawk, along with many of their friends and guards being killed as well, including Catch The Bear. Little Soldier saw his mother start to pull at the derringer to shoot at the policemen as well, but he stopped her and took the gun from her. They went back and got the bag and brought both to give to One Bull later, One Bull was not there the day Sitting Bull was killed. They gave the gun to One Bull as he was also in the Silent Eater society. Ownership Provenance: Agent Samuel Latta gave the gun in the annuity payment on May 27th 1862 and Sitting Bull received it. Sitting Bull kept it with him during his lifetime. He had it the day he was killed, his wife Seen By The Nations gave it to their son Little Solider, who in 1890 gave the pistol to One Bull. The information was handed down from One Bull, the great uncle, and White Bull, the grandfather, to David Bald Eagle. When both One Bull and White Bull died, the box including this gun were given to David Bald Eagle in 1947 and shown to Wendell Grangaard in the late 1960’s, as was the transmission of the history. Later Wenedell saw the gun come up for sale and purchased it, examining the piece and noting its Togia language markings. This C. Sharps Model 4B is in well kept condition. The barrel slides out, the hammer pulls back, rotating the rim fire pin or mechanism to the next barrel. The spur trigger correctly releases the hammer. The hammer has two clicks. These Model 4A and 4B with the 2 ½ inch barrel clusters were commonly referred to as “Bull Dog” pepperboxes. The pistol is accompanied by the photograph illustrations, the drawn illustrations of the bag Sitting Bull kept the gun, and the written testimony and historical examination of the gun signed by Wendell Grangaard. It should also be noted that at this meeting in the late 1960’s David Bald Eagle gave Wendell Grangaard a 32 RF shell from the gun as a present, which was also marked on the end in Togia, “Hunkpapa / Sitting Bull / Slow” as noted in Illustration 7. This bullet casing is in Grangaard’s personal collection. It should also be noted that David Bald Eagle stated that Sitting Bull carried the bag with the special derringer at his side thought most of his life, one could easily surmise that Sitting Bull then might have had this sidearm with him we he and Crazy Horse attached the U.S. 7th Cavalry at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, that to be said, this is not noted in the paperwork. Sitting Bull attributed pieces are exceedingly rare with only a few pieces being brought to the public market such as the Winchester 1st Model 1876 taken from Sitting Bull’s cabin on December 15, 1890 and turned in to Standing Rock Reservation Indian Agent Major James McLaughlin (1842-1923) which sold at Cowans in June 2022 for $136,400 (shown w/ bp) from the Larry Ness collection and the Sioux Twisted Pipe Stem attributed to being owned by Sitting Bull from the Forrest Fenn collection sold by Hindman in June 2022 for $129,000 (shown w/ bp). This is an Antique Firearm that does not require an FFL.
REMINGTON-ELLIOT ''PEPPERBOX'' DERINGER. .32 caliber rimfire four 3 3/8'' stationary barrels ring trigger gutta percha grips. S/n 25182. Some of the plating worn. Our consignor (the Hallock family) indicates that all of their guns are in working order but we cannot guarantee their functionality.
Allen & Thurber Engraved Percussion Pepperbox: Factory Engraved exceedingly rare POCKET SIZE Allen & Thurber five shot percussion “Pepperbox” revolving pistol, c. 1845, . 34 caliber with 2 3/4” barrels. This is the very seldom seen small size Allen Pepperbox that found favor as a pocket or “hideout” weapon. These early competitors to the Colt and Remington revolvers were popular with the “49ers” of California Gold Rush fame as well as gamblers and with urban dwellers in need of a small repeating firearm for self defense. Many were carried as privately owned weapons on both sides in the Civil War. Examples in fine condition are rare as these handguns were often used for “daily carry” by their owners. This example retains a rich and deep, uncleaned patina on all metal surfaces. The usual condition for a small size pepperbox is gray metal at best and more often than not badly rusted, pitted and showing abuse. The frame is factory hand engraved as is the back strap. This is a double action pistol in which a single pull of the trigger revolves the barrel cluster, raises the bar-style hammer and fires the gun. The barrels are marked “ALLEN & THURBER” and “WORCESTER” plus “PATENTED 1845. ” The original walnut grips are in fine condition and still fit well. Surprisingly, the mechanical condition is excellent and fully functioning. This is a truly uncleaned and unmolested example of a uniquely American firearm of the pre-Civil War period. Almost never found in this small size. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
MANHATTAN SIX BARREL GROUP PEPPERBOX PISTOL SN #16Manhattan double action bar hammer pepperbox pistol,
mfg. 1850's, .31 caliber, the 4.25" six group barrel marked "Cast Steel", the left side of the hammer marked on two lines "Manhattan F.A. Mfg. Co, New York", scrolled engraved frame, wood grips with serial number "16" marked twice under left grip on frame and mainspring, bores with rust and need cleaning, trigger activates hammer properly but remains back in the oversize guard, operates again when pushed forward, metal steel gray with black spots, wood as expected
Lot Of 4: Antique Hand Guns.
Serial # NSV & 435 & NSV & NSV This lot includes four antique percussion era hand guns. (No. 1) is a double barrel, double hammer, side by side boot pistol, no manufacture marks, approx .38 cal. Has 4" octagon barrels, two triggers, walnut bag handle, metal is basically brown patina, the grips have been cut away on both sides to expose spring, both hammers in working order with strong fall, very good bores. (No. 2) Small single shot boot pistol No. 135, no other markings, .30 cal. 2 - 3/4" barrel, walnut bag handle, metal brown patina, very good grips, fine working order, rough bore. (No. 3) is a single shot full stock pistol, the side plate is stamped Poton, features a 7" part octagon barrel. It is a .50 cal, clean smooth bore, a light stock (appears to be maple), checkered grip, original ram rod, has a horn tip, brass trigger guard, engraved brass butt plate, this gun is in excellent condition, has a smooth blue starting to patina on metal, fine working order, strong hammer fall, well made, high condition early gun. (No. 4) is a Allen's Patent 1843 pepperbox revolver, stamped Worchester (MA), six shot, .32 cal, 3 - 1/4" barrel, single trigger, top hammer, perfect working order, all original nipples, double action only, beautiful walnut grips, engraved frame, attached nipple shield, Numbered, 23, Metal is a smooth grey patina.