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Antique Stocking & Co. Single-Action Elongated-Hammer Percussion Pepperbox Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD
Antique Stocking & Co. Single-Action Elongated-Hammer Percussion Pepperbox Pistol
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Antique Stocking & Co. Single-Action Elongated-Hammer Percussion Pepperbox Pistol, NVSN, .28 cal., 4" ribbed 6-shot barrel group marked "Stocking & Co. Worcester" and "Cast Steel Warranted" with "(sun rays)" proof mark on adjacent ribs; frame lacks nipple shield (rare), has distinctive long cocking-spur on hammer marked "Patent Secured 1848" at left, floral engraving, separate loop trigger guard, integral "bag-style" gripstraps, 2-pc. varnished walnut grips. Mfg'd ca. late 1840s-early 1850s. Condition is very good retaining no original blue but smooth gunmetal gray, sharp markings and engraving. Sound grips showing a few tiny marks and all original varnish. Action is crisp, smoothbores are bright with light frosting. Est.: $800-$1,200. (Antique)