Rare ANTEBELLUM Antique MANHATTAN 3-Barrel Percussion PEPPERBOX Revolver 1 of 2,500 CIVIL WAR Era Production Revolvers

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Rare ANTEBELLUM Antique MANHATTAN 3-Barrel Percussion PEPPERBOX Revolver

1 of 2,500 CIVIL WAR Era Production Revolvers

Here Ancestry Guns presents an antique Manhattan 3-Barrel Bar Hammer Percussion Pepperbox Revolver, made circa 1856-59, prior the American Civil War, in Norwich, Connecticut. Manhattan Fire Arms Co. was founded in 1856 specifically to capitalize on the soon to be expiring Colt patents in 1857. 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 having only three barrels. 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, all of them also revolved the barrels with a pull of the trigger.

The overall condition is good. Strong action. All three bores are good and remain smooth. Both grips are experienced, showing dents, dings and handling wear. Engraved frame. Markings are legible. The frame and barrel are holding a gray patina. A handsome unique triple barrel pistol for display in any collection!

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 2-3/8 inches.

Caliber: .28 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1400

#264008
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $1,400.00
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