August 11, 12, & 13, 2020 Field & Range Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/11/2020
Lot consists of: (A) WM Marston three shot superposed pistol chambered for .32 rimfire. Brass frame with steel barrels and two piece walnut grips. Spur trigger with case colored hammer. Rotating indicator on right side of frame indicates as to what barrel has been fired. CONDITION: Very fine with functioning action and working chamber indicator. Barrels retain 60% faded blue finish while brass frame is bright with very clear legends. Two piece wood grips are very fine with a small amount of varnish loss. (B) Rupertus eight shot .22 rimfire pepperbox with steel barrels, brass frame, and two piece walnut grips. Frame marked "Rupertus Patent July 19th 1864" as well as opposite side marked "Rupertus Pistol MFG Co, Philad.". The single action rotates the barrels that have a unique safety loading gate and a manual extractor is stored in the muzzle of the barrel cluster. CONDITION: Very good with an the barrels having an even aged patina with a properly working action and good grips. All legends are crisp. (C) America Arms Co. turn barrel two shot deringer with brass frame and walnut grips. .41 rimfire. CONDITION: Fair. Barrels are void of finish and bores are dark. Action operates properly. Brass has traces of original silver in very protected areas. Walnut grips are chipped on right side. TDW
Barrel Length
(A) 3 - 1/8" (B) 3" (C) 2 - 5/8".
Caliber/Bore
(A) .32 RF (B) .22 RF (C) .41 RF
Manufacturer
(A) Marston (B) Rupertus (C) American Arms
Model
(A) 3 Shot (B) 8 Shot (C) Double Barrel
Serial Number
(A) NSN (B) 949 (C) 107