(A) RARE EDWIN BUDDING BRASS BARRELED PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX PISTOL.

It is estimated that less than 50 of these pistols were ever made in all variations. This is a Model 3-A featuring the three brass grip screws and no trigger guard. The barrels are aligned by hand. This pistol is also considered the earliest of all pepper box pistols utilizing the 1824 patent of James Cook. These were built at Trump Mill in Gloucestershire, England from 1825 through 1835 using all brass with exception to the trigger while the handle is made of two piece walnut. The top tang displays the Budding trade mark. CONDITION: Superb. Brass has nicely toned and the stocks are excellent. The bores are clean. A truly exceptional example.

Name

Value

Barrel Length

Caliber/Bore

.31 Smoothbore

FFL Status

Antique

Manufacturer

Edwin Budding

Model

Pepperbox

Serial Number