GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
EXTREMELY FINE ENGLISH LARGE 6-SHOT PEPPERBOX PERCUSSION REVOLVER. J. WITTON PEPPERBOX 251 40 40 Cal. This is a beautiful gun retaining most of its orig fire-blued and case colored finish. Bbls are 4-1/2" marked on opposite sides of frame "J. WITTON / 82 OLD BROAD STREET / LONDON". Double action pistol utilizes bar hammer which is engraved to match frame, backstrap and trigger guard. SN 251 is engraved on backstrap behind hammer. Small British proofs are found on each rib between bbls. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbls and hammer retain 80-90% muted case colors with balance silver/grey. Frame and backstrap retain 80-90% bright blue with balance plum/grey. Trigger guard retains about 70% bright blue. Stocks retain 95% plus bright varnish finish with scattered nicks and dings. 49059-125 JS (3,000-5,000)