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Antique British Double Action Percussion Pepperbox

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:475.00 USD
Antique British Double Action Percussion Pepperbox
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Antique British Double Action Percussion Pepperbox, Having Engraved German-Silver Frame, NVSN, .44 cal., 3" ribbed 6-shot barrel group with Birmingham proof marks on ribs at breech end; solid German-Silver frame is marked "F. Barnes/Tower Hill/London" at top of wrist, has fine scroll and floral engraving, matching steel bar-hammer, separate ornately-detailed cast trigger guard, integral gripstraps, grips having flat butt with raised oval molding, all engraved en suite. Mfg'd ca. 1830s-1850s. Condition is very good retaining no finish to steel, German-silver is bright with minimal wear. Edges and engraving are sharp, nipples are undamaged, action is crisp, smoothbores are bright. A showy, high quality English revolving arm. Est.: $900-$1,400. (Antique)