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Lot 3278:Engraved British Six-Shot Percussion Pepperbox Pistol

May 16th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3278:Engraved British Six-Shot Percussion Pepperbox Pistol

May 16th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Cased Engraved British Six-Shot Percussion Pepperbox Pistol

This six-shot pepperbox pistol has floral scroll engraving on the sides of the frame, top of the bar hammer, bottom of the trigger guard, back strap, and butt. There are no maker markings on the pistol, but Birmingham proofs are stamped on every barrel cluster rib at the breech, along with "WMN" marked in one of the gaps between the nipples. Casehardened barrel cluster, frame and hammer with a blued trigger guard. Includes a felt lined wood case with a combination wad cutter/bullet mold/nipple wrench, brass powder flask, oiler, and an Eley Bros cap tin with caps inside.

ConditionFine, retaining 40% vivid case colors on the barrel ribs with some light pitting at the muzzle ends. Hammer turned mostly to a mottled brown with traces of case colors remaining. 20% case colors on the frame mixed with mottled brown patina. Grips are very good with some small chips on the edges, light crazing, wear, and scattered scratches and dents. The presentation case is fine with some wear, scattered scratches, a crack the length of the bottom, and aged felt lining. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerEnglish
ModelPepperbox
TypeRevolver
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge36
Barrel3 1/4 inch solid rib
Finishcasehardened
Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1838
Catalog page156
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