POCKET PISTOL
.41 cal., pellet primed percussion, lockplate marked "BUTTERFIELD'S/PATENT DEC 11, 1855", muzzle loading single shot, 2 or 3 1/2 in. round barrel, similar to Henry Deringer style pocket pistol, German scroll engraving. Mfg. circa...
BUTTERFIELD, JESSE S.
Jesse S. Butterfield manufactured Butterfield patent revolvers. He also held the patent for the Butterfield mechanical disc primer which was used on derringers and revolvers, as well as for conversion of flintlock muskets to percussion.
Manufacturer located in Philadelphia, PA, circa 1854-1865.
BUTTERFIELD, JESSE S. Antiques Models
ARMY MODEL
.41 cal., single action, bronze solid frame finished bright and marked "BUTTERFIELD'S PATENT DEC. 11 1855 PHILADA", 5 shot blued unfluted cylinder, 7 in. blued octagon barrel, brass blade front and frame groove rear sights, hammer...
U.S. MODEL 1816 W/BUTTERFIELD ALTERATION
U.S. Ordinance Department contracted for 5,000 Butterfield muskets, primarily performed on the U.S. Military 1816 pattern, very few were actually delivered. RF=4.