FINE CASED ROBBINS & LAWRENCE POCKET MODEL PEPPERBOX.

FINE CASED ROBBINS & LAWRENCE POCKET MODEL PEPPERBOX. SN 1512. Cal. 28. Fine little pocket model pepperbox with 3-5/8″ 5-shot fluted bbl cluster with maker’s name in one flute “WINDSOR, VT” in another flute and “PATENT 1849” in a third flute. It has a ring trigger with concealed, rotating hammer and steel frame with latch in the top which permits the bbls to be tipped down for capping. It has a saw handle shaped grip with 2-pc smooth walnut grips. Frame & rear edge of bbl cluster are nicely engraved in foliate arabesque patterns. Accompanied by its orig rose velvet lined walnut casing compartmented in bottom for the pistol, a tiny 2-cavity ball mold with screwdriver handles, a Robbins & Lawrence tiny bag flask and a bbl wrench/cleaning rod/ramrod. Another compartment contains lead balls and another a functioning key. These were extremely popular pistols with large numbers selling in period 1851-54 but are seldom encountered with much orig finish or casings. CONDITION: Pistol is extremely fine retaining about 80% strong orig brown on bbl cluster and traces of orig blue on the frame, having flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Grips are sound with light nicks & scratches with the right grip retaining most of a restored finish and the left grip about all of its orig finish. Mechanics are crisp. Case is sound with nicks & scratches and retains most of an old refinish. Interior is moderately faded & soiled with some staining in the lid and wear in the bottom. Accessories are fine with some discoloration on the flask. Altogether a very nice scarce set. 4-31873 JR399 (3,500-5,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1329	$5,175.00	FINE CASED ROBBINS & LAWRENCE POCKET MODEL PEPPERBOX. SN 1512. Cal. 28. Fine little pocket model pepperbox with 3-5/8″ 5-shot fluted bbl cluster with maker’s name in one flute “WINDSOR, VT” in another flute and “PATENT 1849” in a third flute. It has a ring trigger with concealed, rotating hammer and steel frame with latch in the top which permits the bbls to be tipped down for capping. It has a saw handle shaped grip with 2-pc smooth walnut grips. Frame & rear edge of bbl cluster are nicely engraved in foliate arabesque patterns. Accompanied by its orig rose velvet lined walnut casing compartmented in bottom for the pistol, a tiny 2-cavity ball mold with screwdriver handles, a Robbins & Lawrence tiny bag flask and a bbl wrench/cleaning rod/ramrod. Another compartment contains lead balls and another a functioning key. These were extremely popular pistols with large numbers selling in period 1851-54 but are seldom encountered with much orig finish or casings. CONDITION: Pistol is extremely fine retaining about 80% strong orig brown on bbl cluster and traces of orig blue on the frame, having flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Grips are sound with light nicks & scratches with the right grip retaining most of a restored finish and the left grip about all of its orig finish. Mechanics are crisp. Case is sound with nicks & scratches and retains most of an old refinish. Interior is moderately faded & soiled with some staining in the lid and wear in the bottom. Accessories are fine with some discoloration on the flask. Altogether a very nice scarce set. 4-31873 JR399 (3,500-5,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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