William W. Marston Double-action Pepperbox

Description:

William W. Marston Double-action Pepperbox, c. 1850s, walnut grips, marked on the bar hammer "W.W. MARSTON", marked on the barrel "SPRAGUE & MARSTON/CAST STEEL WARRANTED," barrel lg. 4, overall lg. 7 3/4 in.
Estimate $300-500

In good condition and the action functions properly.


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