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Antique Thomas K. Bacon Single Action Underhammer Percussion Pepperbox Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:325.00 USD
Antique Thomas K. Bacon Single Action Underhammer Percussion Pepperbox Pistol
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6Antique Thomas K. Bacon Single Action Underhammer Percussion Pepperbox Pistol, NVSN, .31 cal., 4" ribbed 6-shot barrel group marked "Bacon & Co. Norwich, C-T." and "Cast Steel" on adjacent ribs; floral-engraved frame has matching nipple shield, separate cocking underhammer and firing trigger, integral "bag style" gripstraps, 2-pc. varnished walnut grips. Mfg'd ca. 1852-58 with full-blued finish. Condition is fine retaining approx. 50% thinning barrel-nipple shield blue with scattered light erosion, traces blue to frame and straps, mostly smooth/clean gunmetal gray. Grips are sound showing very minor marks and most original varnish. Engraving and markings are sharp, action is crisp, smoothbores are bright showing overall light frosting, a spot or two of beginning erosion. Quite rare (1 of 200), and in exceptional condition for a Bacon. Est.: $600-$900. (Antique)