Two Percussion Pistols

Description:

Two Percussion Pistols, c. mid-19th century, a boxlock pistol with a walnut grip, brass frame, and brass pepperbox barrel with six shots, and a single-shot percussion pistol.
Estimate $300-500

Pepperbox functions properly, the single shot looks to be from a new made kit and doesn't function properly.


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