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Rare Iron Frame 4-Shot Pocket Percussion Pepperbox, by Pecare & Smith

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD
Rare Iron Frame 4-Shot Pocket Percussion Pepperbox, by Pecare & Smith
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Rare Iron Frame 4-Shot Pocket Percussion Pepperbox, by Pecare & Smith, NVSN, .31 cal., 3" round barrel cluster marked "Pecare & Smith", "Patent 1849", "Cast Steel" and "New York" on circumference, with tiny brass front sights over each chamber; scroll-engraved round iron frame has ring-turning either side of vertical nipples, bar hammer, manually-folding trigger with finger-spur, removable left sideplate, integral bag-shaped gripstraps, 2-pc. varnished walnut grips. Mfg'd ca. late 1840s-early 1850s. Condition is very good showing bright metal with light oxidation; edges, markings and engraving are fine. Grips are sound and smooth. Action is crisp, smoothbores are bright showing light etching. Est.: $1,200-$1,800. (Antique)