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Antique Revolving Barrel Pistol Early 19th Century
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Antique Revolving Barrel Pistol Early 19th Century

19th century
For Sale by Booths
Description

Wonderful gun, in good original condition. Has a hand powered revolving dual chamber. Steel metalwork, and hand carved walnut stock

Make henry petitjean

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Booths has dated this Antique Revolving Barrel Pistol to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1173178
Dealers Internal Reference
CR8
Description
Wonderful gun, in good original condition. Has a hand powered revolving dual chamber. Steel metalwork, and hand carved walnut stock

Make henry petitjean

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Booths has dated this Antique Revolving Barrel Pistol to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1173178
Dealers Internal Ref
CR8
Booths
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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An early 19th-century revolving barrel pistol featuring twin steel barrels, an engraved lockplate, and a curved wooden grip.
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Archive I An early 19th-century revolving barrel pistol featuring twin steel barrels, an engraved lockplate, and a curved wooden grip.

Antique Revolving Barrel Pistol Early 19th Century

Archive II An early 19th-century revolving barrel pistol featuring twin steel barrels, an engraved lockplate, and a curved wooden grip. View II
Archive III An early 19th-century revolving barrel pistol featuring twin steel barrels, an engraved lockplate, and a curved wooden grip. View III
Archive IV An early 19th-century revolving barrel pistol featuring twin steel barrels, an engraved lockplate, and a curved wooden grip. View IV
Archive V An early 19th-century revolving barrel pistol featuring twin steel barrels, an engraved lockplate, and a curved wooden grip. View V
Archive VI An early 19th-century revolving barrel pistol featuring twin steel barrels, an engraved lockplate, and a curved wooden grip. View VI
Archive VII An early 19th-century revolving barrel pistol featuring twin steel barrels, an engraved lockplate, and a curved wooden grip. View VII
Archive VIII An early 19th-century revolving barrel pistol featuring twin steel barrels, an engraved lockplate, and a curved wooden grip. View VIII
Archive IX An early 19th-century revolving barrel pistol featuring twin steel barrels, an engraved lockplate, and a curved wooden grip. View IX
Archive X An early 19th-century revolving barrel pistol featuring twin steel barrels, an engraved lockplate, and a curved wooden grip. View X
Archive XI An early 19th-century revolving barrel pistol featuring twin steel barrels, an engraved lockplate, and a curved wooden grip. View XI
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Telephone 07802 261339
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Beaminster
Dorset
United Kingdom
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An early 19th-century revolving barrel pistol featuring twin steel barrels, an engraved lockplate, and a curved wooden grip.
ANTIQUE REVOLVING BARREL PISTOL EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Ref: SA1173178
An early 19th-century revolving barrel pistol featuring twin steel barrels, an engraved lockplate, and a curved wooden grip.
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FAQs

A revolving barrel pistol, often referred to as a pepperbox or turn-over pistol, is an early multi-shot firearm design predominant in the late 18th and early 19th centuries before the modern single-barrel revolver became standard.

These firearms were typically crafted with forged steel or iron barrels, brass or steel lockplates, and hand-carved hardwood stocks made from walnut, rosewood, or fruitwood.

Authentic pieces feature period-appropriate proof marks on the barrels or frame, hand-engraved scrollwork on metal components, and natural aged patina or oxidisation consistent with centuries of age.

This type of piece is commonly presented inside a glass-fronted display cabinet, mounted on a custom acrylic stand upon a library bookshelf, or arranged alongside historical leather-bound books.

Keep the item in a climate-controlled environment to prevent rust, applying a light coat of microcrystalline wax or gun oil to metal surfaces and gently dusting wood elements with a dry soft cloth.
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