{"product_id":"original-u-s-sprague-marston-34cal-double-action-percussion-pepperbox-revolver-circa-1851-matching-serial-46","title":"Original U.S. Sprague \u0026 Marston .34cal Double Action Percussion Pepperbox Revolver Circa 1851 - Matching Serial 46","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Pepperbox revolvers were so named because of the similarity of the front view of the weapon was so reminiscent of a Pepper Pot \/ Grinder of the time being a circle of round holes. Recently acquired at a military auction, this is an excellent condition American manufactured Pepperbox percussion pistol utilizing the 1849 patent of \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam W. Marston\u003c\/strong\u003e. Most of these were manufactured in New York by \u003cstrong\u003eSprague \u0026amp; Marston\u003c\/strong\u003e sometime between 1850 and 1859. It looks to have only seen light use, and is definitely the best example that we have ever had the pleasure of offering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frame is engraved with floral scrolls and light engraving on the back strap and other metalwork, including the flash guard around the cap nipple cones around the rear of the cylinder. The engraving is in great shape, and we can even see some of the original blued finish in the more protected areas. The lovely black walnut \"bag\" grips are held in place by a cross screw with keyed iron escutcheons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barrel cluster is in lovely condition, and the markings on the flats between the barrels are still clear, reading:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPRAGUE \u0026amp; MARSTON      NEW·YORK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAST STEEL       WARRANTED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe markings on the bar hammer are also still well preserved, with \u003cstrong\u003eW. W. MARSTON \u003c\/strong\u003eon the top, with \u003cstrong\u003ePATENT 1849\u003c\/strong\u003e on the left and \u003cstrong\u003eNEW·YORK\u003c\/strong\u003e on the right. The revolver is marked with serial number \u003cstrong\u003e46\u003c\/strong\u003e under the grips, with 46A stamped on the rear of the cylinder and on the inside of the trigger guard. 46A is also written in pencil on the inside of both grip scales, making this a very nice \"ALL MATCHING\" example, with no parts swapped out, and its a great one!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe revolver functions beautifully, properly indexing and dry firing when the hammer is pulled. There is no cylinder lock on this design, so the barrel can be spun freely, however there is a tension spring on the arbor pin that keeps it in place. We measured the bore, and it comes out to about 0.34-0.35\", which is definitely larger than we are used to seeing. These are supposed to be mostly in .31\", with some in 0.32\", but this may have been a special order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very interesting example of a hard to find pepper box revolver in great condition, ready to research and display!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: Circa 1851\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .34\"\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 8 inches\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 3 1\/2 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Percussion Cap\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Breech-Loaded - 6 barrels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43311545122885,"sku":"ONJR25JUGCW45","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25JUGCW45__01.jpg?v=1754517093","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-sprague-marston-34cal-double-action-percussion-pepperbox-revolver-circa-1851-matching-serial-46","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}