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Lot #3277
Lot #3279

Lot 3278: Engraved British Six-Shot Percussion Pepperbox Pistol

Cased Engraved British Six-Shot Percussion Pepperbox Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 16, 2021

Lot 3278: Engraved British Six-Shot Percussion Pepperbox Pistol

Cased Engraved British Six-Shot Percussion Pepperbox Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 16, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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Cased Engraved British Six-Shot Percussion Pepperbox Pistol

Manufacturer: English
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1813
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 156
Class: Antique
Description:

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.

Rating Definition:

Fine, 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.



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