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Excellent Scarce Wm. W. Marston Three Barrel Superposed Pepperbox Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Excellent Scarce Wm. W. Marston Three Barrel Superposed Pepperbox Pistol
One of around 3300 made between 1864 and 1872. Blade front and notch rear sights, with "WM. W. MARSTON / PATENTED / MAY 26. 1857 / NEW YORK CITY / IMPROVED 1864" on the left side of the frame, and the selector/ indicator knob and 3-prong extractor on the right. The rear sight doubles as the barrel latch. Smooth spur trigger, checkered hammer and smooth square butt grips. The number "KM633" as been added in white to the butt. Matching frame and barrel number.
BBL: 3 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 32 RF
Finish: blue/ silver
Grips: rosewood
Serial Number: 1902


Excellent, with approximately 95%+ bright original high polish blue finish, showing a few scattered gray patches and bright wear on the high points. Frame is fine, with an aged patina overall, mild dings and spotting, and original silver visible in the protected areas. Excellent grips, with mild pressure dents. Mechanically very good.