Manhattan Pepperbox Pistol
1856-1860
Place madeNorwich, Connecticut, United States, North America
Wood, steel, brass
Overall: 6 1/4 in. ( 15.9 cm )
Part (barrel): 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Part (barrel): 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Gift of Mr. George Edington
1968.18
DescriptionWood, steel, and brass pepperbox pistol; blued barrel and frame with bag handle; scroll-engraved frame; stamped mark on hammer.Markingsstamped: hammer: "MANHATTAN F.A. MFG. CO./NEW YORK"
ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: FIREARM
H.W. Mortimer & Company
1780–1800
1910.30a-h
