Product Details
JOHN MANTON & SON, LONDON
A SCARCE 54-BORE PERCUSSION 'IMPROVED REVOLVING PISTOL' PEPPERBOX REVOLVER, no visible serial number,
circa 1835, with London proved fully fluted 4in. colour hardened six-shot barrel group, each barrel numbered from '1' through '6' at breech, the flutes realistically carved in imitation of side-ribs, engraved securing screw at muzzle, fully scroll engraved nipple-guard with rolled edge, rounded border and scroll engraved bar-hammer action engraved in banners 'J. MANTON & SON' on the left and 'IMPROVED REVOLVING PISTOL' on the right, fully scroll engraved bar hammer with bevelled edges to the upper surface, integral barrel lock and safe position (safety plate to top-tang currently not engaging), guarded trigger and finely chequered walnut grip with iron trap at heel engraved with a crest of an eagle and snake, fair traces of colour remaining
Other Notes: From the Sesto Rocchiccioli collection
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Estimate £800-1,200