Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this muzzleloading cap & ball pistol today for a penny-start auction, this is the CMC Bar-Hammer Pepperbox.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: CMC
Model: Bar-Hammer Pepperbox
Serial: 13363
Caliber: .36
Finish: Brass Frame with Blue Barrel
Barrel Length: 3"
Optics/Sights: None
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Muzzleloading / Cap & Ball / Percussion / Manual-Rotation
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The pepperbox concept was uniquely revived in the late 20th century by manufacturers such as CMC, who produced black powder kit guns to replicate the historic multi-shot firearms of the 1800s. Unlike the advanced, self-rotating bar-hammer models of the past, the CMC pepperbox was designed after one of the simpler historical variations, requiring the shooter to rotate the four-barrel cluster by hand between every shot. While constructed with modern metallurgy, it faithfully retains the notorious mechanical quirks of its 19th-century predecessors. It features a complete lack of traditional aiming sights, a heavy frame-mounted single-action hammer, and is loaded with loose black powder and percussion caps. Consequently, it carries the same historical risk of "chain-firing," where stray sparks can ignite adjacent chambers simultaneously. Today, these affordable modern replicas serve as popular pieces for muzzleloading hobbyists and historical collectors, offering a hands-on look at a legendary, point-blank self-defense system without the extreme cost of a rare museum antique.
Model: Bar-Hammer Pepperbox
Serial: 13363
Caliber: .36
Finish: Brass Frame with Blue Barrel
Barrel Length: 3"
Optics/Sights: None
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Muzzleloading / Cap & Ball / Percussion / Manual-Rotation
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The pepperbox concept was uniquely revived in the late 20th century by manufacturers such as CMC, who produced black powder kit guns to replicate the historic multi-shot firearms of the 1800s. Unlike the advanced, self-rotating bar-hammer models of the past, the CMC pepperbox was designed after one of the simpler historical variations, requiring the shooter to rotate the four-barrel cluster by hand between every shot. While constructed with modern metallurgy, it faithfully retains the notorious mechanical quirks of its 19th-century predecessors. It features a complete lack of traditional aiming sights, a heavy frame-mounted single-action hammer, and is loaded with loose black powder and percussion caps. Consequently, it carries the same historical risk of "chain-firing," where stray sparks can ignite adjacent chambers simultaneously. Today, these affordable modern replicas serve as popular pieces for muzzleloading hobbyists and historical collectors, offering a hands-on look at a legendary, point-blank self-defense system without the extreme cost of a rare museum antique.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1184827572 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-07-05 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
180 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-07-05 17:16:45 |





