Summary
Percussion pepperbox revolver, cal. .348 in., six barrelled, 14.90 cm long.
Made by Sprague & Marston, New York, 1849.
Physical Description
Steel triggerguard, trigger and bar-hammer, plain wooden grips secured by a single screw, heavily marked, rounded butt, steel frame, engraved on both sides and down backstrap with loose foliate scrolls and on latter with running border, has a shield to protect the nipples, nipple shield open at top of shield for capping and engraved with repeating loose foliate scrolls. Engraving to nipple shield shows moderate war and frame has overall score marks, triggerguard loose.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Manufacturer
Sprague & Marston, New York, New York State, United States of America, 1849
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Collector
Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Stamped on L.H. side of barrel: SPRAGUE & MARSTON (double imprint) Stamped on L.H. underside of barrel: CAST STEEL WARRANTED Stamped on L.H. side of hammer: PATENT Stamped on R.H. side of hammer: NEW YORK/ 1849 Stamped on top of hammer: W. MARSTON
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Overall Dimensions
24.8 cm (Length), 3.4 cm (Width), 10.4 cm (Height)
Barrel length: 14.90cm
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