This incredible English pepperbox is marked "IMPROVED/REVOLVING PISTOL" on the right side of the German silver frame and has casehardened finish on the barrel group, hammer, and trigger guard; niter blue trigger and safety, scroll engraving, London proofs and numbered barrels (1-6), and attractive burl walnut grips with varnish finish and "116" in tiny numerals on the left panel (probably a collection inventory number). The case has a William Fry of Derby trade label, royal blue lining, a small brass powder flask, bore rod, ball mold, and key.

Very fine with 75% plus original case colors (particularly vibrant in the barrel flutes), light aged patina on the frame and trigger guard, 20% original niter blue, crisp engraving, legible markings, and minor overall wear indicative of a firearm that has seen very little use and has been well-maintained. The grips are also very fine and have glossy varnish, minor scratches, slight gap on the top left, and attractive figure. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good and has mild wear and some slivers of the interior border trim absent. The accessories are good with moderate wear. This is a very attractive pepperbox. English pepperboxes in general are less common than their American counterparts, and finding them in high condition with brilliant case colors is particularly difficult making this an excellent addition to any antique arms collection.