Elgin Patent Cutless Pistol .36 Caliber Made by Morrill Mossman and Blair 1836-1838

Description:
Description
Physical Description:
This ".36 caliber Elgin patent percussion cutlass pistol"  manufactured by Morrill, Mossman, and Blair of Amherst, Massachusetts.I believe there were only 100 made this one is marked # 15.This pistol is famous for its square black pointed trigger. The leather Sheath is handmade.
The pistol is stamped “CAST STEEL” on the barrel.
History:
Morrill, Mossman and Blair went into the business of manufacturing arms on April 1, 1836. They became well known for manufacturing knife pistols which were at high demand during the 1830’s because of the famed James Bowie.
James Bowie became a folk hero because of his reckless nature, contribution to the Texas Revolution and his death at the Alamo, but it was the Sandbar Fight in 1827 that made Bowie famous. After being shot and stabbed, Bowie killed Norris Wright, the Sheriff of Rapides Parish with a large knife that came to be known as the Bowie Knife.
The knife became legend and George Elgin patented the Bowie Knife on July 5, 1837. With this patent Morrill, Mossman and Blair created this type of pistol. This particular pistol is the larger version of the cutlass pistols produced by this company. Their success however was short lived when the company was dissolved in 1838.

Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .36
Manufacturer: Morrill Mossman & Blair
Model: Pistol Knife
Serial Number: 15
Barrel Length: 5 Inches
Bore Info: .36
Condition: Good
Metal Condition: Aged
Wood Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Aged
Barrel Type: Cast steel
Action: Powder
Triggers: Flint
Stock: Wood
Finish: Original Wood / Steel
Weight: 6 #'s
Sights: Built in
Manufacture Date: 1838
Engraving: Blade both sides and top of barrel
Extras: Leather Sheave
Case: Leather Sheave
Item Location: Colorado
Grips: Wood

Price: $4,750.00