£1,800 - £2,000
Cased, near mint percussion pepperbox revolver
An English percussion pepperbox revolver circa 1840 in its original mahogany case with full set of accessories. The revolver in near mint, possilby un-fired condition. Retaining virtually all of its original case hardening throughout. Fnely checkered wooden grips. 3 inch six shot barrel group. Revolver 8.5 inch overall. Green baize lined case with a lidded compartment. Powder flask with peacock blue release spring. Original lacquer to the copper body. 96 bore bullet mould. Capped cleaning rod with a ball remover, and a jag. Colt style screw driver / nipple key. With the key for the case slightlyfaulty, the key works the lock, but not with the lid down, most probably some minor age-related wood expansion. The case externals are 260 by 177 by 58 mm.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
26.4% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
30% inc VAT*
