Emporium Auction | January 23, 2025 | Online Only
Thu, Jan 23, 2025 10:00AM EST
Lot 474
Two Antique Pepperbox Pistols
Estimate: $300 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Manhattan Arms Co. six shot pepperbox percussion revolver, circa 1850s, double action, .28 caliber, 4 in barrel, "MANHATTAN F.A. MFG CO. / NEW YORK" on side of hammer, some leaf engraving on frame, bag shape two piece walnut grips, 7 in. overall; Sharps Model 3, breech loading four shot pepperbox pistol, circa 1860s, "C. SHARPS PATENT / JAN 25, 1859" stamped on right side of frame, 3-1/2 in. barrel, blade front sight, barrel release on left side, two piece walnut grips, stamped "17" on butt strap, 6-1/4 in. overall
Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina
Condition
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Private Collection, North Carolina
general handling wear, oxidation, pitting and abrasions to metal components, revolver with pitting, 1/2 in. spilt and chips to handle, possibly replaced grip screw, wear to side plate screw, loss of screw on grip strap, trigger and hammer function but barrel does not rotate with the action, Sharps with small loss to toe of grip, barrel release likely altered or broken but still functions, hammer and trigger function, barrels will release and slide forward
