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Pepperbox Pistol with Civil War connection. browse these categories for related items... Directory: Popular Collectibles:Militaria:Pre 1900: item # 786391 Please refer to our stock # JMS04 when inquiring.
Picker's Treasures By Appointment Penn's Woods 717 332 5050 Guest Book $575.00 |
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| ......................... ..WE ASK YOU TO PLEASE NOTE: WE CAN NOT ACCEPT PAYMENTS THROUGH PAYPAL FOR ANY OF OUR ANTIQUE FIREARMS. PLEASE PAY BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY. THANK YOU. JM............................................................................................................................... Here is a very nice antique pepperbox pistol that was part of the personal collection of T.R.Brown, first commissioner of the National Cemetery at Gettysburg, PA. Gettysburg was the site where one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War was fought. The Union Army was able to turn back Lee’s previously unstoppable forces. The victory, thought won at a terrible cost, turned the tides of war in the Union’s favor and put permanently put an end to the Confederate’s advance north. This style of pistol quickly became known as a pepperbox. Actually the pepperbox was an early type of double action pistol and was the granddaddy of what we all know as the double action revolver. This gun was made, Circa late 1850's. It is a 5 shot cap and ball pistol with a 3" barrel, and very nice, original two piece walnut handle grips. -"Manhattan F.A.MFG.CO NEW YORK" is stamped on the left side of hammer and "CAST STEEL" is found on left the side of barrel. The floral engravings on both sides of receiver were hand done. The gun is all original and has a dark brown age patina mixed with some minor pitting and traces of original bluing in protected areas. The action works, but can be temper-mental at times, but that can be expected in a gun that is over 150 years old. A great piece of Civil War history with a little history of its own. This pistol is an antique and is to be used for display purposes only. No attempt should be made to load or fire this antique gun. | ||
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