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ORIGINAL WILLIAM W. MARSTON DOUBLE-ACTION BAR HAMMER PEPPERBOX PISTOL
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$695.00 SOLD
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Item Code: 2025-496
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This Marston & Knox double-action percussion pepperbox pistol in is good original condition. Known by a number of trade names, this pepperbox pistol was made in New York during the 1850s and is a .31 caliber, six-shot, cap and ball specimen with an iron frame, a rotating 3.25” ribbed barrel and a bar hammer. Stamped on one of the barrel ribs is the maker’s name “W.W. MARSTON & KNOX”. In addition, the top of the hammer bears “W.W. MARSTON” while the hammer’s left side shows “NEW YORK 185[4]”. Pistol has decorative scroll engravings on the iron frame. Mechanics of the pistol are strong. Gun metal exhibits smooth aged tones. Two-piece rosewood wood grips are in very good condition. An original Marston & Knox Bar Hammer pepperbox pistol in good condition. [jet][ph:L] |
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