MARSTON BREECH LOADING SINGLE SHOT PISTOL
Guns International #: 101128536 Seller's Inventory #: MARSTON "ENGRAVED" PISTOL #535
Category: Antique Pistols - Cartridge - Antique Pistols - Percussion

Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Antique Weapons
Member Since: 2/8/11
State: Oregon
Country: United States
Phone: (541) 267-7011
Fax: (541) 267-7011
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 399
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: U.S.P.S M.O. or Bank Cashiers Chk. Personal Check with hold



Description:
This is a "Rare" Marston Breech Loading Single shot percussion  Pistol.  It is loaded by lowering the lever and inserting a "unique" Marston patent leather base, paperboard bodied cartridge. .36 caliber.  6" Part octagon/part round barrel. Bore is very good with light pitting.  Mechanically fine.  Dovetailed Small blade front and notch  rear sight ,along with a rear frame mounted "peep" sight.  Barrel is marked "W.W. MARSTON/NEW-YORK/PATENTED 1850".  Serial Number is #535, and is marked on the bottom of the barrel flat and bottom of frame, at the breech.  Has Engraved Floral Designs on the frame. Overall smooth grey patina finish showing some minor pitting.  Grips are good ,showing light handling marks, with a couple of minor chips missing near the bottoms. Rare Pistol, with only approx. 1000 manufactured in the early to mid-1850's. Buyer Pays $25.00 shipping to the lower 48 states. I accept USPS Money Orders or Bank Cashier's Check. Will accept Personal check, with shipping hold. Add 3% for Credit Card Purchase.  Layaway Available! Three day non-firing, non-disassembly inspection period. If returned, for any reason, full refund less shipping.  ANTIQUE!       

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: W.W MARSTON
Model: MARSTON BREECH-LOADING S.S. PISTOL
Serial Number: SERIAL #535
Caliber Info: .36
Bore: 6
Chambers: ONE
Ejectors: HAND
Condition: VERY GOOD
Metal Condition: VERY GOOD
Wood Condition: VERY GOOD
Bore Condition: VERY GOOD
Barrels: ONE
Barrel Type: 1/2 RND
Action: LEVER
Triggers: ONE
Stock: HARDWOOD
Finish: SILVER/GREY Patina
Sights: BARREL
Manufacture Date: 1850's
Engraving: floral+