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19th Century Pepperpot 6 Shot Pistol
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19th Century Pepperpot 6 Shot Pistol

19th century
Sold 3 August 2025 · Treehouse Antiques
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Good mid 19th century pepperpot pistol with 6 chambers, these unusual pistols enabled you defend yourself against multiple attackers, the barrel self revolves each time you pull the trigger allowing you to fire 6 times in quick succession. This lovely pistol is in very good condition firing and revolving as it should each barrel is proof marked and the mahogany handle is in excellent condition, the metal side plates nicely engraved as is the trigger guard

Date of Manufacture

Treehouse Antiques has dated this 19th Century Pepperpot Pistol to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1152020
Dealers Notes

UK mainland delivery £25 - £125 for far flung areas of scotland etc please contact US for a quote. Viewing is by appointment. Collection is always welcome. We accept payment by paypal

Any enquiries regarding this item please telephone ian 07885472759 or

Linda 07886370802

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Good mid 19th century pepperpot pistol with 6 chambers, these unusual pistols enabled you defend yourself against multiple attackers, the barrel self revolves each time you pull the trigger allowing you to fire 6 times in quick succession. This lovely pistol is in very good condition firing and revolving as it should each barrel is proof marked and the mahogany handle is in excellent condition, the metal side plates nicely engraved as is the trigger guard
Date of Manufacture

Treehouse Antiques has dated this 19th Century Pepperpot Pistol to the 19th Century.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1152020
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2017
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A side profile view of a 19th-century pepperpot pistol showing its multi-barrel cluster, dark wooden grip, and engraved steel frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A side profile view of a 19th-century pepperpot pistol showing its multi-barrel cluster, dark wooden grip, and engraved steel frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Pepperpot 6 Shot Pistol

Archive II A side profile view of a 19th-century pepperpot pistol showing its multi-barrel cluster, dark wooden grip, and engraved steel frame. View II
Archive III A side profile view of a 19th-century pepperpot pistol showing its multi-barrel cluster, dark wooden grip, and engraved steel frame. View III
Archive IV A side profile view of a 19th-century pepperpot pistol showing its multi-barrel cluster, dark wooden grip, and engraved steel frame. View IV
Archive V A side profile view of a 19th-century pepperpot pistol showing its multi-barrel cluster, dark wooden grip, and engraved steel frame. View V
Archive VI A side profile view of a 19th-century pepperpot pistol showing its multi-barrel cluster, dark wooden grip, and engraved steel frame. View VI
Archive VII A side profile view of a 19th-century pepperpot pistol showing its multi-barrel cluster, dark wooden grip, and engraved steel frame. View VII
Archive VIII A side profile view of a 19th-century pepperpot pistol showing its multi-barrel cluster, dark wooden grip, and engraved steel frame. View VIII
Archive IX A side profile view of a 19th-century pepperpot pistol showing its multi-barrel cluster, dark wooden grip, and engraved steel frame. View IX
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Lancashire
United Kingdom

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A side profile view of a 19th-century pepperpot pistol showing its multi-barrel cluster, dark wooden grip, and engraved steel frame.
19TH CENTURY PEPPERPOT 6 SHOT PISTOL
Ref: SA1152020
A side profile view of a 19th-century pepperpot pistol showing its multi-barrel cluster, dark wooden grip, and engraved steel frame.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFirearms
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSteel, Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMulti-barrel cluster, Engraved scrollwork, Contoured wooden grip
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 29 cm (11 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

A pepperpot pistol, also known as a pepperbox, is a multi-barrel firearm with three or more barrels clustered around a central axis, popular during the 19th century for personal defence before the widespread adoption of the multi-chamber cylinder revolver.

These firearms typically featured forged steel or iron barrels and frames combined with wooden grip scales, most commonly walnut or mahogany, secured with brass or iron pins.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-correct proof marks, hand-engraved scrollwork on the metal frame, patination consistent with age, and mechanical action typical of mid-19th-century percussion systems.

Displaying historical artefacts requires secure mounting within a dedicated cabinet or on a specialist desk stand, integrating well into traditional study or library environments.

To preserve metal components, maintain a stable low-humidity environment and apply micro-crystalline wax sparingly to bare steel surfaces to prevent oxidisation.
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