Original U.S. 19th Century Stocking & Co. Percussion Pepperbox Six-Shot Revolver c.1840
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is an example of the unusual firearm system known as the "PEPPERBOX" revolver, where instead of a cylinder with a single barrel, the gun features assembly of multiple barrels. They were so named because the muzzle is similar in appearance to the business end of a Pepper Pot from the the early days of Queen Victoria: a circle of round holes. In very nice used condition, this revolver was made in the 1840s. It is a .28 caliber six shot percussion pepperbox revolver, manufactured by Stocking & Co. of Worcester, Massachusetts. It measures 7 3/4 inches in overall length, with a 4 inch long barrel/cylinder. It is quite nicely engraved on both sides of the action, as well as on the barrel's nipple cover. It is marked with serial number 158 on the cylinder, trigger guard, frame under the grips, on both grip scales, and on the main spring.
It is also marked on the flats between the barrels with:
STOCKING & CO. WORCESTER
CAST-STEEL WARRANTED
The grips are wood and each side has what appears to be a Nickel plated diamond shape that could be engraved with the Owner's initials. The revolver is single action only, and fitted with a long Cocking Spur Hammer which upon depressing rotates the barrels to the next chamber. The trigger, inside its standard loop guard then discharges the weapon.
In lovely condition and ready to display!
Specifications:
Year of Manufacture: circa 1840
Caliber: approx .28"
Ammunition Type: Cap and Ball
Barrel Length: 4 inches
Overall Length: 7 3/4 inches
Action: Single Only
Feed System: 6 Shot Revolver
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