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SCARCE Antique MANHATTAN Pepperbox Revolver
Guns International #: 100948180 Seller's Inventory #: 5204
Category: Antique Pepperbox - Antique Revolvers - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Number of Active Listings: 1466
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
SCARCE Antique MANHATTAN Pepperbox Revolver
Antebellum Revolver Made Directly After Allen’s
Here we present an antique Manhattan Arms Co. Bar Hammer Percussion Pepperbox, made in Norwich, Connecticut, circa 1856. Manhattan Fire Arms Co. was founded in 1856 specifically to capitalize on the soon to be expiring Colt patents in 1857. Unsurprisingly, the business began production by making its own version of Ethan Allen’s massively successful pepperbox revolver. This strategy worked very well for the company and they began by making high quality and very close copies of both Colts and other popular pistols with expired patents. In fact, Manhattan’s copies of Colts were so close that Colt tried to kill their production with a lawsuit, even though their patent had expired.
This piece is a scarce example of a Manhattan Pepperbox. The company produced about 2,500 altogether, though in many different variations, including barrel lengths and number of shots. While all of them featured a double action trigger and hammer, most of them also revolved the barrel with a pull of the trigger.
The frame is lightly engraved. The barrel is marked “CAST STEEL”. The hammer is marked “MANHATTAN MFG. CO. NEW YORK”.
The overall condition is good. The metal surfaces are a bit weathered. The markings are mostly legible. The numbers match. The grips are solid, with the right panel having a split that does not go all the way through to the inside. The bores are smooth and untouched. The action is strong. Here is a scarce pepperbox that could definitely pass for one of Allen’s!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 3-3/8 inches.
Caliber: .30 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$700
#5204
SOLD
Antique: Yes