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RARE Antique WILLIAM W. MARSTON Three Barrel .32 RF DERINGER Pocket Pistol CIVIL WAR ERA Triple Barrel Superposed Pistol
Guns International #: 102959661 Seller's Inventory #: 247088
Category: Derringer Antique - Civil War 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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Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
RARE Antique WILLIAM W. MARSTON Three Barrel .32 RF DERINGER Pocket Pistol
CIVIL WAR ERA Triple Barrel Superposed Pistol
Here we present an antique Wm. W. Marston Three-Barrel .32 Caliber Rimfire Deringer Pocket Pistol, made circa 1864 in New York City, New York. Only 3,300 were made between 1864 and 1872, and with this low (#71) serial number, it was likely produced during the Civil War in the first year of production in 1864. 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 was on 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 very good. Traces of original blue finish and case colors (hammer) with a patina throughout. The action is excellent and the firing pin moves from chamber to chamber, as intended. Bores are in good condition with good rifling. Grips are solid.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 4 inches.
Caliber: .32 Rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2200
#247088
SOLD
Antique: Yes