INTERESTING GEORGE LEONARD CONCEALED HAMMER PEPPERBOX PISTOL

INTERESTING GEORGE LEONARD CONCEALED HAMMER PEPPERBOX PISTOL

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Item Code: 2025-495

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These rare Leonard Pepperbox pistols were produced circa 1849 to 1850 with an estimated production of only several hundred.

This pistol has a 3.25” stationary, .31 caliber, four shot barrel that has to be unscrewed and removed to cap the nipples. It has a finger ring to cock the internal mechanism, with an outer curved trigger for firing. The internal, rotating firing pin operates as it should.

One barrel rib is marked "G. LEONARD JR. CHARLESTOWN" and another is marked "PATENTED 1849. CAST STEEL" (stampings show wear). Serial numbered “91" on the barrel.

The frame is iron with broad scroll engraving on it, the trigger, and backstrap. Walnut, bag-shaped grips.

Barrel exhibits a dark tone while the frame has been polished bright at some point. Grips remain fine.

George Leonard Jr. was a former Allen & Thurber employee and held patents for pepperbox arms dated September 18, 1849 and July 9, 1850. In 1850 Leonard production was turned over to Robbins & Lawrence of Windsor, Vt. [jet] [ph:L]

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