GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
EXCEPTIONAL 19TH CENTURY PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER. NO MANUFACTURER PEPPERBOX 21 32 32 Cal. This medium frame pepperbox measuring 7-3/4" overall with a cluster of six 3-3/8" bbls and ring trigger. Gun is totally unmarked externally other than engraved scrolls on frame and backstrap. Gun is internally SNd 21 on back of bbl cluster and frame. There are no proofs found, but gun appears European in style and finish. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbls and frame retain 95% orig finish with most reductions on backstrap. Engraving is crisp. 2-pc grips retain about 90% their orig varnish with about a 1" square area on right side at junction of frame where varnish is chipped and missing. Mechanically gun functions with smooth clean, but dirty smooth bores. 49059-127 JS (1,500-2,500)