NAMED ENGRAVED SHARP'S PEPPERBOX PISTOL
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NAMED ENGRAVED SHARP'S PEPPERBOX PISTOL C Sharps Patent 1859 pistol. From the personal effects of Thomas Hayes Windle. Caliber / Gauge: .22 Barrel Length: 2.5" Serial Number: 16
Provenance: Pennock Family Militaria, Arms & Ephemera Collection. Coatesville, PA. The March 2015 Auction brings to market items belonging to Thomas Hayes Windle (1833-1907), Charles Adrian Pennock Sr. (1892-1985), and Charles Adrian Pennock Jr. (1950 - ). The Pennocks trace their Coatesville roots to 1701, when Joseph Pennock settled a large tract of land in West Marlboro, just South of Coatesville. The land had been granted by William Penn to George Collett, Joseph’s Grandfather. Joseph Inherited the land from his father, Christopher Pennock. The civic activities and business acumen of the Pennock family forged an everlasting bond, connecting the family to the growth, development, and success of Coatesville and the surrounding area. Throughout Coatesville, many of the historic markers and buildings are associated with the Pennock family. A more comprehensive Pennock Family history is available on request. Thomas Hayes Windle (1833-1907) Musician in the 97th Pennsylvania Regiment. Wounded and returned home to Coatesville in 1862. After returning home he joined other civilians in providing support, supplies and services to Union forces fighting at Gettysburg. Mustered as a Corporal with Myer’s Independent Pennsylvania Civilian Cavalry in 1863. Following the war, Windle was active politically in the “iron town” of Coatesville, an inventor (patents on tools and beehives), and successful in the hardware business. Maternal Grandfather of Charles Adrian Pennock Sr.
Provenance: Pennock Family Militaria, Arms & Ephemera Collection. Coatesville, PA. The March 2015 Auction brings to market items belonging to Thomas Hayes Windle (1833-1907), Charles Adrian Pennock Sr. (1892-1985), and Charles Adrian Pennock Jr. (1950 - ). The Pennocks trace their Coatesville roots to 1701, when Joseph Pennock settled a large tract of land in West Marlboro, just South of Coatesville. The land had been granted by William Penn to George Collett, Joseph’s Grandfather. Joseph Inherited the land from his father, Christopher Pennock. The civic activities and business acumen of the Pennock family forged an everlasting bond, connecting the family to the growth, development, and success of Coatesville and the surrounding area. Throughout Coatesville, many of the historic markers and buildings are associated with the Pennock family. A more comprehensive Pennock Family history is available on request. Thomas Hayes Windle (1833-1907) Musician in the 97th Pennsylvania Regiment. Wounded and returned home to Coatesville in 1862. After returning home he joined other civilians in providing support, supplies and services to Union forces fighting at Gettysburg. Mustered as a Corporal with Myer’s Independent Pennsylvania Civilian Cavalry in 1863. Following the war, Windle was active politically in the “iron town” of Coatesville, an inventor (patents on tools and beehives), and successful in the hardware business. Maternal Grandfather of Charles Adrian Pennock Sr.
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Very good, 75% blue remaining, main hammer spring does not work, cylinder turns and operates.
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NAMED ENGRAVED SHARP'S PEPPERBOX PISTOL
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