^Lot 3348 SCARCE W.W. MARSTON BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION

SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. Cal. 36. S# 489. Total production is estimated at fewer than 1000. This interesting pistol has 5" half round half octagon barrel marked "W.W. MARSTON" "PATENTED 1850" "NEW-YORK" on top flat. Scroll engraved iron frame with boxlock action has right side mounted percussion hammer. A loading gate is also on right side which slides back to open position using a finger lever that folds next to front grip strap. Plain grips are varnished walnut. CONDITION: good. Traces of original blue remain on barrel otherwise metal parts are pewter gray. Stocks retain most of their varnish. Bore is good with scattered pitting. Mechanically good. (01-29894/MGM). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,500.