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Rare Antique Jacob Rupertus 8-Shot Spurtrigger Cartridge Pepperbox

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,200.00 USD
Rare Antique Jacob Rupertus 8-Shot Spurtrigger Cartridge Pepperbox
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Rare Antique Jacob Rupertus 8-Shot Spurtrigger Cartridge Pepperbox, #947, .22 RF cal., 3" tapered fluted barrel group is numbered 1 thru 8 at rear face, has removable front ejector rod, rotating breech-piece (acts as safety) with hinged loading gate; brass frame marked "Rupertus Patent July 19th 1864" on circular left sideplate, "Rupertus' Pat. Pistol Mfg. Co. Philada." In circle at right, has central hammer, integral spurtrigger sheath and gripstraps, 2-pc. varnished walnut grips. Mfg'd ca. 1860s, in only 3,000 qty. Condition is near excellent retaining 90% deep barrel blue, bright brass, sharp edges and lettering.  Grips with minor loss of varnish and moderate wear.  Action is crisp, smoothbores are bright with light frosting. Est.: $1,800-$2,400. (Antique)