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Antique Eben T. Starr 4-Barrel Tip-Up Breech-Loading Pepperbox Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:700.00 USD
Antique Eben T. Starr 4-Barrel Tip-Up Breech-Loading Pepperbox Pistol
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Antique Eben T. Starr 4-Barrel Tip-Up Breech-Loading Pepperbox Pistol, 2nd Model, #3P, .32 RF cal., 2.5" barrel group marked "3", has catch underneath; brass frame is marked "3/P" below barrel, "Starr's Pat's May 10, 1864" at left, has front barrel hinge, left barrel release button with long right-side spring, button trigger, rotating firing pin and retaining spring in standing breech, right outside hammer, integral gripstraps, 1-pc. varnished walnut grips. Mfg'd ca. 1864-69 in approx. 2,000 qty. Condition is near excellent retaining approx. 75% deep barrel blue, frame with 99% nickel. Sound grips show light wear, a few tiny marks and most original varnish. Action is crisp, bores show frosting and good rifling. Quite rare and desirable. Est.: $1,200-$1,800. (Antique)