PAIR OF AMERICAN POCKET PISTOLS.

1) STOCKING & CO PEPPERBOX. SN 68. Cal. 31. This is a scarce pepperbox made in Worcester, Mass. with unusual cocking spur on hammer which is marked “PATENT SECURED 1848”. 6-shot 4″ bbl cluster. There is agent mark on one bbl flat “SUTHERLAND” (probably Richmond, VA). Accompanied by Mr. Ballard’s hand drawn display card. PROVENANCE: Lifetime collection of Roger Ballard. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Metal is overall mottled dark grey patina with pitting, markings discernible. All matching with well fit well patinaed grips. Mechanically fine with clear pitted bore. ESA 2) SHARPS PEPPERBOX. SN 4892. Cal. 30. This is a nice example of an ivory gripped nickel plated, 4-bbl pepperbox with standard 3″ cluster. Sharps patent mark and address are found on either side of frame. Accompanied by Mr. Ballard’s hand drawn display card. PROVENANCE: Lifetime collection of Roger Ballard. CONDITION: Fine overall. Gun retains 95% plus old re-plated surface. Markings are crisp and discernible as are matching SNs. Grips are well fit with ivory patina. Mechanically fine with crisp bores. ESA Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 52703-15, 52703-25 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3280

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Auction: Firearms - October 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3280	$862.50	PAIR OF AMERICAN POCKET PISTOLS. 1) STOCKING & CO PEPPERBOX. SN 68. Cal. 31. This is a scarce pepperbox made in Worcester, Mass. with unusual cocking spur on hammer which is marked “PATENT SECURED 1848”. 6-shot 4″ bbl cluster. There is agent mark on one bbl flat “SUTHERLAND” (probably Richmond, VA). Accompanied by Mr. Ballard’s hand drawn display card. PROVENANCE: Lifetime collection of Roger Ballard. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Metal is overall mottled dark grey patina with pitting, markings discernible. All matching with well fit well patinaed grips. Mechanically fine with clear pitted bore. ESA 2) SHARPS PEPPERBOX. SN 4892. Cal. 30. This is a nice example of an ivory gripped nickel plated, 4-bbl pepperbox with standard 3″ cluster. Sharps patent mark and address are found on either side of frame. Accompanied by Mr. Ballard’s hand drawn display card. PROVENANCE: Lifetime collection of Roger Ballard. CONDITION: Fine overall. Gun retains 95% plus old re-plated surface. Markings are crisp and discernible as are matching SNs. Grips are well fit with ivory patina. Mechanically fine with crisp bores. ESA Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 52703-15, 52703-25 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3280 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - October 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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