Pepperbox Handguns & Derringers for Sale

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Moore's Patent Firearms Co....

Moore's Patent Firearms Co. No. 1 Derringer...

Price $1,495.00

This 41 rimfire caliber Moore's Patent derringer has a silver plated frame and barrel. Approx. 75% of the silver remains with wear on the high spots. There is decorative scroll engraving on the frame and breech of the barrel. The rifled bore is fine with good rifling and a little roughness at the chamber. The top of the barrel marked MOORE S PAT. F.A. CO. BROOKLYN N.Y. is basically...

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Rare 2" Barrel National...

Rare 2" Barrel National Arms Co. No. 2...

Price $3,250.00

This beautiful National Arms Co. single shot No. 2 41 rimfire caliber derringer features the rare 2" barrel and has a gold-washed brass frame. This early gun, serial number, 563, has an excellent smooth bore. The barrel has approx. 97% of its bright blue finish. It is marked NATIONAL ARMS Co on the top rib and PAT FEB 24 1865 on the bottom with the serial number toward the chamber. The...

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Ethan Allen & Co. Vest...

Ethan Allen & Co. Vest Pocket Derringer (AH6276)

Price $625.00

The 4" long Allen 22 rimfire caliber vest pocket deringer is one of the smallest American-made deringers. The 2" octagon to round barrel has a good smooth bore with firing erosion. The barrel is bright with light spotting. It is marked on top E. ALLEN & Co. MAKERS. The original brass frame has a smooth aged patina. The walnut grips are fine. The action functions. Don't miss this rarely...

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Eclipse Derringer (AH6255)

Eclipse Derringer (AH6255)

Price $375.00

Based on its serial number, 167, this 22 rimfire ECLIPSE deringer was made by Iver Bye & Co. of Worcester, MA, circa 1870s to 1887. Iver Bye & Co. was the predecessor to the Iver Johnson Company. The 2.5" barrel has a fair bore with visible rifling and firing erosion. The left barrel flat is marked ECLIPSE. The gun retains approx 85% of its original nickel finish. The walnut grips...

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Moore's Patent Firearms Co....

Moore's Patent Firearms Co. No. 1 Deringer...

Price $1,495.00

This 41 rimfire caliber Moore's Patent deringer has a silver plated frame and blued barrel. Approx. 70% of the silver remains with wear on the high spots. There is decorative scroll engraving on the frame and breech of the barrel. The barrel has approx. 50% blue turning brown. The rifled bore is very good with good rifling and light wear. The top of the barrel marked MOORE S PAT. F.A. CO....

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Hopkins & Allen XL No 4...

Hopkins & Allen XL No 4 (AH6108)

Price $350.00

38 caliber with a 2” barrel. Made in the 1880s. The metal has a mostly gray patina with some of the original nickel finish in protected areas. Grips are very good. Action works well. Markings are clear.

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Allen & Wheelock Pepperbox...

Allen & Wheelock Pepperbox .31 Caliber (AH6506)

Price $875.00

Barrels are marked "Allen & Whellock Worchester Patented April 16". Six shot bar hammer pepperbox with engraved nipple shield. Frame is also engraved with a broad leaf floral motif. Barrels are 4". Bag shaped grips are original and in good condition. Metal has a mostly brown patina. Action works properly. Very good overall condition with eye appeal.

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Sharps Model 1C Pepperbox...

Sharps Model 1C Pepperbox Pistol (AH6484)

Price $550.00

This Sharps model 1C has the fluted standing breech, round grip to frame juncture, and barrel release on the bottom of the forward frame. The four 2.5" round 22 Short rimfire barrels have fair bores with pitting. They have a light brown patina with pitting on the right side. The frame has lost its silver finish and is a smooth brass. The Sharps markings on both sides can be seen but are...

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Sharps Model 1C Pepperbox...

Sharps Model 1C Pepperbox Pistol (AH5966)

Price $875.00

This Sharps model 1C has the fluted standing breech, round grip to frame juncture, and barrel release on the bottom of the forward frame. The four 2.5" round 22 Short rimfire barrels have good bright bores with strong rifling and some erosion. They retain approx. 65% of their blue blending to plum. The frame has traces of its silver finish. The Sharps markings on both sides can be seen but...

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Scarce Marlin Never Miss...

Scarce Marlin Never Miss Deringer (AH5954)

Price $1,075.00

Approx. 5,000 Marlin Never Miss deringers were made in 22, 32, and 41 rimfire calibers from circa 1870 to 1881. They feature brass frames with fluted sides under the 2.5"  barrel which swings to the side for loading. This Never Miss is in 32 rimfire caliber of which approx. 2600 were made. The barrel has a fair bore with visible rifling and erosion. The barrel retains much of its blue with...

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Eclipse Single Shot .22...

Eclipse Single Shot .22 Caliber Derringer (AH5947)

Price $595.00

The Eclipse deringer was manufactured by Iver Johnson, Worcester, MA, and its predecessor Iver Bye & Co., Worcester, from circa 1870s to 1887. The 2.5" round 22 Short rimfire caliber barrel has a fair smooth bore with erosion. The gun retains approx. 95% of its original nickel finish with scattered areas of pinprick loss. It is totally unmarked. The grips are good with some original...

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Scarce Marlin O.K. Deringer...

Scarce Marlin O.K. Deringer (AH5953)

Price $525.00

Approx. 6,000 Marlin O.K. model deringers were made in 22, 30, and 32 rimfire calibers from 1863 to 1870. The 2.75" octagon to round 22 caliber rimfire barrel has a good bore with rifling wear. The top of the chamber is marked O.K. The right side of the breech has the standard Marlin markings which are barely visible. The barrel has a gray/brown patina. The brass frame is very good with...

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English Pepperbox .36...

English Pepperbox .36 Caliber (AH6330)

Price $1,150.00

Pepperbox is unmarked except for Birmingham proofs. Frame is of "German Silver' and is nicely engraved. Six shot percussion approximately .36 caliber. Barrels are 3". Double action bar hammer revolver. The frame has a nipple shield. Very good overall condition, an attractive pepperbox.

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Pepperbox By Egg .31...

Pepperbox By Egg .31 Caliber (AH6317)

Price $1,450.00

English made six-shot pepperbox with 3" barrels. Overall length is 8.25". This a bar hammer percussion pepperbox revolver firing double action. The metal parts are all foliate engraved. The grips have fine line checkering and are excellent. The frame is marked "D. Egg". We assume this to be Durs Egg work. Quality certainly points that way!

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English Transitional...

English Transitional Pepperbox .36 Caliber...

Price $2,450.00

Percussion six-shot pepperbox. Barrel length is 5.25" with an overall length of 11.5". Action works perfectly. The bore is fair with light corrosion. Barrel has approximately 95% original blue. The frame and bar hammer have approximately 20% fading case colors. The frame has fine floral scroll engraving as does the butt cap and trigger guard bow. A scarce transitional pepperbox that you...

Sharps 1A Pepperbox .22...

Sharps 1A Pepperbox .22 Caliber (AH6120)

Price $850.00

Circa 1860's. Correct gutta-percha grips are excellent. No chips or cracks. Bores have strong rifling with pitting. Action works properly. Barrels have mostly a patina color. Frame has approximately 90% of it's original plating. Back strap has an old repair. Overall this is a very good 1A model.

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Sharps 4C Pepperbox .32...

Sharps 4C Pepperbox .32 Rimfire (AH6160)

Price $795.00

Circa the 1860's. 4 shot pepperbox with 3" barrel. Frame is in the white and has eye appeal. Barrels have approximately 70% of it's original blue. Action works properly. Very good overall condition.

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Allen & Thurber Pepperbox...

Allen & Thurber Pepperbox .31 Caliber (AH6257)

Price $1,075.00

Six-shot pepperbox with 4" barrel. Flutes are lightly marked "Allen & Thurber Co. Worcester Patented 1845". Barrel has approximately 95% original blue. Nipple shield has light floral scroll engraving. Barrel grouping is 176. The frame has deeper chiseled engraving than the nipple shield. Action works properly. Grips are excellent with original varnish. A fine example of an Allen &...

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Allen & Wheelock Pepperbox...

Allen & Wheelock Pepperbox Revolver (AH6207)

Price $795.00

Worchester production. Six shot .31 caliber revolver with 4" barrel. Nipple shield is engraved. Allen & Wheelock is marked in the flute and the bar hammer has patent dates. The action works properly. The grips have light handling marks with most of it's original varnish. Very good example of a Worchester production Allen & Wheelock pepperbox.

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Identified Factory Engraved...

Identified Factory Engraved Remington Vest...

Price $1,750.00

The Remington Vest Pocket (called the No. 1 by Remington) was made from circa 1865 to 1888. Also known as the "Saw Handle Deringer", this gun is the early type in which the hammer doubles as the breechblock. The 3.25" octagon to round barrel is integral to the frame. It has a fair bore with roughness but with visible rifling. The top of the breech is marked "REMINGTON,S. ILION. N." (the Y is...

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