The most exciting of all the early 19th century pocket pistols were the. In 1983 herman formed hjs industries incorporated to manufacture his new gun, which he called the frontier four derringer. The fourshot, breech loading, pepperbox pistol was a true gun of the old west. Firearms price guide gun price guide handgun price. I am trying to determine if i should purchase this weapon. The pepperbox revolver or simply pepperbox also pepperpot, from its resemblance to the household pepper shakers is a multiplebarrel repeating firearm that has three or more barrels which revolve around a central axis. The pepperbox revolver or simply pepperbox is a multiplebarrel repeating firearm that has. On the right side of the receiver below barrel, they are marked 22 lr cal. If you look for them, you can find montenegrin revolvers at gun shows and online. Gueury brevete underhammer percussion pepperbox, a moores patent front loading. Yes, you can say that winant wrote the book on pepperboxes. Unfollow pepperbox gun to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The firearms forum is on online community for all gun enthusiasts. Gun values by gun digest brings you the authority of our annual gun pricing guide, the standard catalog of firearms, in a simple online package.
Our extensive inventory includes a wide variety of highly collectable allen and thurber perpperboxes, french and english pepperboxes, and single and overunder derringers from remington and other manufacturers. Pietta spare cylinder half fluted 1851, 1860, 1861 navy 44 caliber. Overview the s333 volleyfire is one of the most unique guns you will ever shoot. Charles chuck fredieu, owner of chucks gun shop in brownsville, texas, machined parts for some of the early guns. Reloaders, wildcatters, collectors, dealers, and more. The classic pepperbox does in fact make a decorative paperweight. Grey hardcover with dust jacket all in very good condition. Nov 19, 2010 i am trying to determine the value of this gun. You can generally find the 9th edition for sale in some gun or sporting goods shops. Aug 14, 2009 sharps model 4shot pepperbox model 1 pistol sharps model 4shot pepperbox model 2 pistol sharps model 4shot pepperbox model 3 pistol sharps model 4shot pepperbox model 4 pistol sharps model 1861 navy rifle sharps model 1862 navy carbine sharps model short cavalry carbine sharps model army model.
Antique pistols and revolvers andrew bottomley antique. This pistol is marked just behind the trigger, 6893p cmc pat pend. Built with only three total control inputs, the gun is incredibly simple. Value range based on percentage of original finish on the gun and in working order. Pulling together some of ken waters best unpublished letters. Now in its 37th edition, the big book of gun values is the most used reference in the nra museums office. It is associated with the gamblers, ladies of the evening, and as a hideout gun of the outlaws and lawmen of the time. Add to favorites free registration tutorial videos contest new today new this week articles gun appraisals affiliate programs free targets faqs contact us gun links click here to tell a friend about us. As the 19th century wore on the cane guns improved, and included better design features, however, they were generally singleshot and not very subtle due to loud discharges and the volume of smoke produced. Bond arms bamb mama bear 357 mag38 special derringer single.
If you have further questions, or require assistance in the future, please. This is a new, in the box, classic arms ethan allen pepperbox. Classic arms pistol kits, pepperbox, snake eyes, ace, duck. This kind of firearm has a projectile or propellant charge that is loaded from the muzzle the open end of the barrel of the gun. The firearms price guide is a free online price guide for guns, as well as a free online price guide for firearms, free online price guide for hand guns and free online price guide for used guns. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one. Download your free storm tactical printable target pack 62 printable moa targets with dot drills rifle range in yards this impressive target pack from our friends at storm tactical contains 62 printable targets for rifle and handgun range use. While it has the broken condition, it suffers the normal disadvantages that broken weapons do, and its misfire value increases by 4 unless the wielder has gun training. Cmc pepperbox 4shot 36 cal black powder pepperbox kit classified antique make. Looking at you photos it appears that your gun is either 31 or 32 caliber. I have acquired a pair of pepperbox 4 barrels 22lr derringers that i am trying to determine their authenticity.
Nov 04, 2011 if you look for them, you can find montenegrin revolvers at gun shows and online. Research past prices of antique pepperbox handguns to buy or bid. A rare four barrelled tap action flintlock pistol by w. Directly influenced by pepperbox pistol, for which ethan allen had become famous. I would trade mine in a heart beat for a working but ugly. Faith in kens expertise and knowledge will be confirmed and most will be amazed at.
When looking at a pepperbox pistol, one cant help but to conjureup. Typical arms of the mid19th century pepperboxes and revolvers. This example is in nra very good antique gun standards condition. Learn about these odd and nearly forgotten multibarrel firearms that came in an incredible variety. Bacon mfg co continental arms co 5 shot pepperbox derringer ladies companion. The firm developed and produced its own pepperbox gun and several percussion revolvers during that span, which initially began in philadelphia, pennsylvania before moving operations to its final stop in frankford. Chuck was an exnavy man who had competed successfully on the u.
It mostly appears in the form of a multishot handheld firearm. Mark a view attachment 1795 view attachment 179515 view attachment 179516 view attachment 179517 view attachment 179518. Updated annually, this book is indispensible for the serious collector. Heres an interesting new 3d printed firearm that actually looks somewhat useful. Antique firearms are usually divided into two basic types. Unfollow pepperbox pistol to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Collectors do not purchase muzzleloaders to fire them. New this year from, known for its radical designs, comes the spiritual heir of the pepperbox pistol. May 20, 2014 the firearms forum is on online community for all gun enthusiasts. When it comes to pepperbox handguns and derringers for sale, you cant beat collectors firearms. Antique pepperbox handguns for sale online auctions.
As the categorys name implies, onehanded firearms need only one hand to wield and shoot. Cooper pocket double action fiveshot percussion revolver. Mar 21, 2019 the firm developed and produced its own pepperbox gun and several percussion revolvers during that span, which initially began in philadelphia, pennsylvania before moving operations to its final stop in frankford. Material presented throughout this website is for historical. Pepperbox gun the firearms forum the buying, selling. Value of a pepperbox pistol in working condition answered by a verified firearms expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Antique 6shot manhattan percussion pepperbox made circa 1856, prior the american civil war, in norwich, connecticut. Hexen developed this singleaction, manuallyindexed pepperbox pistol dubbed the reprringer. Join us to discuss firearms of all kinds, gun accessories, legal issues and more. Double action cap and ball percussion manual revolver markings. At over 2,500 pages, it lists over 1,700 manufacturers, 22,700 models and over 500,000 individual values. Membership is free and we welcome all types of shooters, whether youre a novice or a pro. The invaluable guide to antique and collector firearms. See faq if the natural result of your attack roll falls within a firearms misfire value, that shot misses, even if you would have otherwise hit the target.
An entire book could be written about the variations of allens iconic. This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. While pepperboxes are usually handguns, a few riflesized guns were made. The first line of the instruction sheet reads use no.
Twohanded firearms work best when you use twohands while shooting them. It is in pretty good condition for a 170 year old gun. Bbl i can find no serial number or caliber on the gun stam. They are interesting collectibles, but dont plan on taking them to the range. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. The top factors that influence the value of an antique gun are listed below. Hexen even created a nifty 3d printed ammo holder and unloading tool to remove spent cases. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. This article appeared in the july 18, 2011 issue of gun digest the magazine. Sharps pepperbox pistol model 1a in pasteboard box.
Pepperbox gun the firearms forum the buying, selling or. May 11, 2018 an entire book could be written about the variations of allens iconic pepperbox revolving pistols. Would be interesting to know if the nipple shield on your pepperbox is attached by 4 small screws or is integral with the frame. Antique firearms, derringer, small arms, gamblers, peashooter, pre1898.
When a firearm misfires, it gains the broken condition. This book includes valuable and interesting information about guns, shooting, and reloading. In this book the arms collector will find descriptions of a comprehensive collection of pepperboxes. Twohanded firearms can be shot with one hand at a 4 penalty on the attack roll. The compact reprringer pistol is a five shooter with stainless steel unrifled barrel liners and is chambered in. Sharps bulldog fourbarrel pepperbox gold and silverplated.
Pepperbox definition is a small usually cylindrical box or bottle with a perforated top used for sprinkling pepper on food. Flaydermans guide to antique american firearms and their values. High standard 22 magnum model dm101 derringer 1972, nice and clean inout, great bore, action smooth and tight, 3. Both modern and antique arms are popular with collectors. An entire book could be written about the variations of allens iconic pepperbox revolving pistols. Although his association with the sharps rifle manufacturing company ended in 1853, christian sharps continued to work as a designer and manufacturer of firearms. Plate san francisco, ca percussion sidebyside shotgun. The free gun price guide is available to everyone, no matter whether you are looking for gun prices, firearms prices, handgun prices, shotgun prices. You can buy pepperbox with confidence from thousands of sellers who. Derringer modern and replica for sale guns international.
Find pepperbox for sale at, the worlds largest gun auction site. Feb 08, 2015 value range based on percentage of original finish on the gun and in working order. Pepperbox definition of pepperbox by merriamwebster. How much could a 1859 sharps nickel plated 22lr 4 barrel. This is the classic book on pepperbox pistols, and long guns. Samuel colt owned a revolving 3barrel matchlock musket.
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