This lot includes a knife and pepperbox pistol in a fitted wood case which bears an engraved plate, John W. Martin San Francisco California and in smaller letters will & Finck S.F. Cal. The fitted interior includes a dagger with abalone grips marked Will & Finck on the blade and Will & Finck sterling on the engraved silver scabbard. The pistol is an 1860's Allen & Thurber 5 shot pepperbox pistol with ivory grips engraved California or Bust. Pepperbox pistols were favored amongst the gold miners for protection. Also included is a small brass powder flask for loading, a bullet mold for making bullets, a small tin and glass box for percussion caps, an abalone shell handled straight razor marked Adolph Blaich San Francisco, Founded in 1864 in San Francisco Califoria, Will & Finck advertised in twelve categories including barbers’ supplies, cutlers, dentists supplies, electrical apparatus manufacturers, faro materials, ivory goods, locksmiths, and surgical instruments. The name John W. Martin is listed in, The Pioneer List of California as living at 33 S. Schwinn Street in San Francisco in 1875. The hinged cover box measures 16" wide, 6.5" deep, 2.5" tall. SHIPPING NOTICE: ALL STATE AND FEDERAL FIREARMS LAWS APPLY