Beschreibung:

Lot consists of: (A) Only a few thousand Manhattan pepper box pistols are estimated to have been made in the late 1850s. This pocket sized double action features a 3" .30 caliber 5-barrel cluster, engraved iron frame, bar hammer marked with 2-line address, and smooth walnut grips. CONDITION: Very good. Blued finish on barrel cluster has largely turned to a rich chocolate patina, with frame exhibiting a lighter brown patina. Grips very good with minor marks. Good bores and mechanics. (B) Worcester made Allen & Wheelock small frame double action pepperbox featuring a 3" .30 caliber 5-barrel cluster, engraved iron frame, plain nipple shield, and smooth walnut grips. CONDITION: Very good. Traces of factory applied blued finish are retained with balance thinned to an attractive brown patina. Grips have some finish loss and impressions. Very good bores and mechanics. PROVENANCE: Ex. Rich Guckes. BAS Name Value Accessories Barrel Length (BOTH) 3" Caliber/Bore (BOTH) .30 smoothbore FFL Status Antique Manufacturer (A) Manhattan (B) Allen & Wheelock Model (BOTH) Pepperbox Paperwork Serial Number (A) 985 (B) 132