Manhattan Firearms Co. Pistol .31 Caliber Antique
About this listing
This aggregated auction listing is being sold by HiBid in Zcta 75654, Texas. The current bid is $55 and 6 bids have been placed. The auction has 38 days remaining. BidProwl's Flip Score puts it at 50/100, which scores below the median for seized property.
Description from HiBid
This Manhattan Firearms Mfg. Co. six-shot percussion pepperbox pistol is chambered in .31 caliber and served as a popular self-defense sidearm in the mid-19th century. The pistol features a rotating barrel assembly consisting of six smoothbore barrels fired via a top-mounted hammer and a double action percussion mechanism. The steel receiver and backstrap are decorated with attractive floral and scroll engraving. The firearm is fitted with two-piece walnut bag-shaped grips secured by a transverse screw. Key markings include the manufacturer and location stamped on the barrel assembly as MANHATTAN F.A. MFG CO NEW.YORK and CAST STEEL. The trigger guard is stamped with the serial number 99. The frame shows some traces of original silver plating under a mottled gray patina, while the barrels e...
