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$7,187.00

RARE PECARE & SMITH’S PATENT PEPPERBOX PISTOL. Cal. 28. SN 203. Unusual pepperbox with the very rare iron frame, 10-shot 3-1/2″ bbl cluster with full steel shroud, concealed hammer & folding trigger. It has rnd iron frame with 2-pc bag shaped walnut grips. Shroud & frame are nicely engraved in foliate arabesque patterns. Made in 1840’s to 1850’s with limited production, this is one of the most sought after of all American made pepperboxes. CONDITION: Fine. No orig finish remains with metal being a smooth gray patina with some light to moderate pitting on bottom of shroud. Grips have minor chips near frame with usual light handling & use marks and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, unable to check bores. 4-58943 JR14 (3,500-6,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006
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