Rare percussion pistol, single-shot butt with sliding breech, William Walker Marston

Matching serial number 283. Octagonal .36 caliber barrel with six grooves transitions to cylindrical through the ring. It is marked "W.W. MARSTON/PATENTED 1850" on the top surface and "NEW YORK" behind it. The matching serial number is marked on the lower face of the barrel and on the bottom of the frame near the breech. Simple engraving of ripples on the frame. The sliding bolt is operated by a lever under the grip, which allows the insertion of a single leather-backed paper cartridge from the right side. Handle with smooth walnut shanks. United States after 1850, length 27 cm. In the first half of the 1950s, a total of about 1,000 pieces were produced in various calibers. Condition 2

Matching serial number 283. Octagonal .36 caliber barrel with six grooves transitioning to cylindrical through the ring. It is marked "W.W. MARSTON/PATENTED 1850" on the top surface and "NEW YORK" behind it. The matching serial number is marked on the lower face of the barrel and on the bottom of the frame near the breech. Simple engraving of ripples on the frame. The sliding bolt is operated by a lever under the grip, which allows the insertion of a single leather-backed paper cartridge from the right side. Handle with smooth walnut shanks. United States after 1850, length 27 cm. In the first half of the 1950s, a total of about 1,000 pieces were produced in various calibers. Condition 2
, SN 283 matched. Two-stage barrel, octagonal then round after a baluster with six-groove rifling in .36 calibre. The top barrel flat is marked "W.W. MARSTON/PATENTED 1850" followed by "NEW YORK" and the matching serial number is marked on the bottom barrel flat and bottom of the frame at the breech. The iron frame is engraved with the standard light floral scroll designs. The action is operated by a lever in front of the grip and a unique Marston patent leather base, paperboard bodied cartridge was used. Dovetailed small blade front and notch rear sights. Smooth walnut grips. United States after 1850, length 27 cm. Manufactured in the early to mid 1850s with a total production of only approximately 1,000. Condition 2