This pepperbox has "COLLINS MAKER" on the back strap, English proofmarks between the chambers and scrollwork, and border engraving on the various components. The gun is casehardened with some fire blued and blued small components. It is fitted with a pair of finely checkered grips and has a cap compartment in the butt with multiple lead balls. One chamber has a notch and some crowning at the muzzle. It comes in a hardwood case with a modern "Eugene Collins/18 De Corcy Square/DUBLIN" label with a Collins coat of arms, a very small powder flask, Eley London marked cap tin, patches and wadding, several lead balls, screwdriver, nipple wrench, bore rod, and ball mold. The pepperbox is very similar to a pepperbox in the Museum Victoria's collection identified as manufactured circa 1845 by Collins of Birmingham. No record of Eugene Collins was found in available Dublin directories.