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SuperMidget · 09-10-2003, 09:39 PM

I have a question for all of you vintage (pre-civil war) firearms buffs.

A friend of mine has an original Colt Pepperbox. For anyone not familiar with this particular firearm, it was made from roughly late-1830s to the late-1840s. Production quit when Colt produced the first true revolver. The Pepperbox was a cap and ball pistol that had four rotating barrels.

Back to my question, anyone have any idea what it is worth (approximately)?

It has a serial number of about 13,6**, and has not been fired since his grandpa bought it at an auction in the 1930s.

Lebell · 09-10-2003, 11:52 PM

Nice gun if it's in good shape.

No, I've no idea what it is worth, but I couldn't find a "Colt Pepperbox", but what I did find was in the $150 - $500 range depending on make and condition.

I would warn you to not take it to a gun dealer, unless you know him personally.

If he's serious, he can take it to an antique dealer who specializes in antique firearms for an official appraisal.

CrazySaturn · 09-11-2003, 12:38 PM

I'd try a gun expo.

Ashton · 09-11-2003, 06:58 PM

Does it look like this?

SuperMidget · 09-11-2003, 10:32 PM

Actually, yeah it does, but it has a plain brass side and the handle is plain wood. On one of the sides there is Colt and the serial number underneath it.

Unlike every other one I have found, the one my friend has is an actual Colt, not one made by another company.

Ashton · 09-11-2003, 11:09 PM

Maybe this one?

bigdrunk92107 · 09-11-2003, 11:28 PM

If you find an interested party, you could probably get $1500 to $3000 depending on the condition. Sorry about the “antique road show” range.

09-10-2003, 09:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
SuperMidget Banned Location: Farm country, South Dakota	Colt Pepperbox I have a question for all of you vintage (pre-civil war) firearms buffs. A friend of mine has an original Colt Pepperbox. For anyone not familiar with this particular firearm, it was made from roughly late-1830s to the late-1840s. Production quit when Colt produced the first true revolver. The Pepperbox was a cap and ball pistol that had four rotating barrels. Back to my question, anyone have any idea what it is worth (approximately)? It has a serial number of about 13,6**, and has not been fired since his grandpa bought it at an auction in the 1930s.

09-10-2003, 11:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lebell Cracking the Whip Location: Sexymama's arms...	Nice gun if it's in good shape. No, I've no idea what it is worth, but I couldn't find a "Colt Pepperbox", but what I did find was in the $150 - $500 range depending on make and condition. I would warn you to not take it to a gun dealer, unless you know him personally. If he's serious, he can take it to an antique dealer who specializes in antique firearms for an official appraisal. __________________ "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their own conscience." – C. S. Lewis The ONLY sponsors we have are YOU! Please Donate!

09-11-2003, 12:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
CrazySaturn Insane Location: Champaign, IL	I'd try a gun expo. __________________ What's the difference between you and a mallard with a cold? One's a sick duck...I can't remember how it ends, but your mother is a whore!

09-11-2003, 11:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
bigdrunk92107 Upright	Pepperbox If you find an interested party, you could probably get $1500 to $3000 depending on the condition. Sorry about the “antique road show” range.

09-11-2003, 06:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ashton PORNHOUND Location: California	Does it look like this?

09-11-2003, 10:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
SuperMidget Banned Location: Farm country, South Dakota	Actually, yeah it does, but it has a plain brass side and the handle is plain wood. On one of the sides there is Colt and the serial number underneath it. Unlike every other one I have found, the one my friend has is an actual Colt, not one made by another company.

09-11-2003, 11:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ashton PORNHOUND Location: California	Maybe this one?