SCARCE STOCKING & CO. ALLEN PAT. PEPPERBOX

BARRELS 3.5". BORE .28 Unusual brand and caliber for a Pepperbox. Manufactured by the Stocking Co in Worcester in Massachusetts, between the end of 1840 and the beginning of the years 1850, with a number of specimens unknown but probably relatively low. It is a single action, recognizable with the long and extremely practical peak of the hammer. The frame has light engraving and sports walnut bag handles. Metal is now soft patina with sharp legends. Grips are very good. Barrel must be hand turned and hammer self cocked. A