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Rare Antique WILLIAM W. MARSTON Three Barrel .32 Caliber DERINGER Pistol UNIQUE 1860s Triple Barrel Superposed Defense Pistol
Guns International #: 101418096 Seller's Inventory #: 20275
Category: Derringer Antique - Antique Pistols - Palm Pistols
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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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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
Rare Antique WILLIAM W. MARSTON Three Barrel .32 Caliber DERINGER Pistol
UNIQUE 1860s Triple Barrel Superposed Defense Pistol
Here we present an antique Wm. W. Marston Three-Barrel .32 Caliber Rimfire Deringer Pistol, made circa 1866 in New York City, New York. Only 3,300 were made between 1858 and 1872. Designed and patented by William Marston in 1857, this 3-shot pistol was one of only a few repeating cartridge pistols during this time. Smith & Wesson bought the Rollin White Patent rights in the same year, which gave them exclusivity over the completely bored through revolver cylinder needed to use metallic cartridges most effectively. The Sharps pepperbox was another unique design that was very successful during the period before S&W’s patent expired. Like Sharps, Marston utilized multiple barrels that were superposed to make a barrel cluster, as well as an oscillating firing pin to hit each cartridge in succession. The barrel cluster hinges down for loading and unloading, using a very simple fixed claw system for extraction. There was a chamber indicator on the right side of the gun that enabled the shooter to set the firing pin to the first barrel, and let the shooter know which barrel it wason if they fired it. The firing pin would simply travel to the next barrel. With a firearm this unique, ingenious and rare, it is no wonder why collectors love them.
The overall condition is good. The action remains strong. Although, the firing pin has been removed. The dial rotates as it should when the hammer is cocked, and is a very neat feature! The bores are semi-bright with strong rifling. The markings are clear. With a “steam-punk” style of auto-indexing, 3-barrels, and a pocket deringer look, this rare little pistol is a gem!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 3 inches.
Caliber: .32 rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1795
#20275
SOLD
Antique: Yes