Mahogany Cased English 38 Bore ‘Pepper Box Pistol" with Six Chambers

Name: Mahogany Cased English 38 Bore ‘Pepper Box Pistol" with Six Chambers
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA816739
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

An English 19th century mahogany cased 38 bore ‘PEPPER BOX PISTOL" with six chambers which revolve automatically when the trigger is pulled. It is in fine original condition. The fitted case (probably later) with contents includes powder flask; bullet mould; oil container; key and other items.

There is a blank shaped cartouche to the lid. The later case, with canted corners, has a sticker inside for Westley Richards & Co Ltd, 23 Conduit Street, London W1.

Comes complete with key.

Dimensions of case: w: 27.5 x d: 22 x h: 8 cms

Dated: c.1840

Physical Dimensions

Height

8cm (3.15")

Width

27.5cm (10.83")

Depth

22cm (8.66")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA816739

Dealers Internal Reference

Stock No: 1043/2021/QSA

Dealers Notes

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Description

An English 19th century mahogany cased 38 bore ‘PEPPER BOX PISTOL" with six chambers which revolve automatically when the trigger is pulled. It is in fine original condition.

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The fitted case (probably later) with contents includes powder flask; bullet mould; oil container; key and other items.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

fig 1. Mahogany Cased English 38 bore ‘PEPPER BOX PISTOL — fig 1. Mahogany Cased English 38 Bore ‘Pepper Box Pistol" with Six Chambers

There is a blank shaped cartouche to the lid. The later case, with canted corners, has a sticker inside for Westley Richards & Co Ltd, 23 Conduit Street, London W1.

Comes complete with key.

Dimensions of case: w: 27.5 x d: 22 x h: 8 cms

Dated: c.1840