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Rare Antique Sprague & Marston Double Action Bar-Hammer Pepperbox Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:425.00 USD
Rare Antique Sprague & Marston Double Action Bar-Hammer Pepperbox Pistol
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Rare Antique Sprague & Marston Double Action Bar-Hammer Pepperbox Pistol, NVSN, .31 cal., 6-shot ribbed 4" barrel group marked "Sprague & Marston New York/ Cast Steel Warranted" on adjacent ribs; loosely floral engraved frame has matching nipple shield, bar hammer marked "Patent/1849" at left, "New York" at right, separate loop trigger guard, integral "bag-style" gripstraps, 2-pc. varnished walnut grips. Mfg'd 1850s. Condition is very good retaining traces of original barrel blue turned smooth brown, gunmetal gray frame with occasional discoloration, sharp edges and engraving. Grips are sound showing light marks and most original varnish. Action is crisp, smoothbores are clean and bright. Est.: $500-$750. (Antique)