Item:
ON5685

Original 19th Century British Pepperbox Double-Action Percussion Revolver circa 1835

Item Description

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the unusual system known as the "PEPPERBOX". The muzzle is similar to the business end of a Pepper Pot of the the early days of Queen Victoria. All six barrel contained in one solid "tube" of steel revolving as a unit. The system was quickly superceded with the design of the tradition revolver using a rotating chamber and a single barrel in the 1840s. Pepper boxes as such were short lived with the possible exception in France and Belgium where examples using the Pin Fire and Rimfire systems were made into the late 1870's.

Our example bears British proof marks to EACH barrel. and the frame is modestly engraved indicating it was an item of quality. The wood grips have been beautifully checkered and then decorated with what we think are silver brads as was often the custom in those days. The Pepper box functions perfectly and is exactly what a Victorian Gentleman might have concealed in his Coat pocket to dealer with the then all too common Foot Pads and Brigands.

Ready to display, in very very nice condition.

Specifications: 

Year of Manufacture: circa 1835
Caliber:  approx .32"
Ammunition Type: Cap and Ball
Barrel Length: 2 1/4 inches
Overall Length: 6 3/4 inches
Action: Double Only
Feed System: 6 Shot Revolver

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