RARE BOXED BACON ARMS PEPPERBOX REVOLVER.

RARE BOXED BACON ARMS PEPPERBOX REVOLVER. SN 319. Cal. 22. Silver finish with 2-3/8″ 6-shot bbl cluster marked on one land between flutes with the company name & address. Mounted with smooth 2-pc rosewood grips matching numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by an orig 2-pc cardboard box that has red covered body with green top label that has a line drawing of this revolver and a cartridge along with company name, address & revolver information. Inside lid has a company “DIRECTIONS FOR LOADING” label. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 1,000 of these small revolvers were produced in the late 1860s in two variations. PROVENANCE: Dick Littlefield (1985); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including cyl, trigger & grips. Overall retains virtually all of its fine silver plating which is moderately oxidized and turning dark; grips show light wear with a couple of small chips and hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Box has one broken corner in the lid, otherwise is completely sound showing heavy edge & corner wear with light wear and soil on label; interior is lightly yellowed & foxed with some oil staining in bottom. 4-45343 JR131 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	1769	$14,950.00	RARE BOXED BACON ARMS PEPPERBOX REVOLVER. SN 319. Cal. 22. Silver finish with 2-3/8″ 6-shot bbl cluster marked on one land between flutes with the company name & address. Mounted with smooth 2-pc rosewood grips matching numbered to this revolver. Accompanied by an orig 2-pc cardboard box that has red covered body with green top label that has a line drawing of this revolver and a cartridge along with company name, address & revolver information. Inside lid has a company “DIRECTIONS FOR LOADING” label. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 1,000 of these small revolvers were produced in the late 1860s in two variations. PROVENANCE: Dick Littlefield (1985); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including cyl, trigger & grips. Overall retains virtually all of its fine silver plating which is moderately oxidized and turning dark; grips show light wear with a couple of small chips and hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Box has one broken corner in the lid, otherwise is completely sound showing heavy edge & corner wear with light wear and soil on label; interior is lightly yellowed & foxed with some oil staining in bottom. 4-45343 JR131 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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