RARE BRITISH PEPPERBOX CANE PISTOL WITH
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INTEGRAL STILETTO. Cal. approx. 22. NSN. Bbls. approx. 2 1/2". Overall length of cane: 33 3/8". An extraordinary 6 shot pepperbox percussion pistol is housed inside this innocent wooden cane. 6 Approx. 22 cal. rds. are fired simultaneously w/ 1 percussion cap. If the 6 rds. do not do in your assailant, a 5 3/4" square stiletto blade extends from the muzzle of the pepperbox. The pepperbox & stiletto have a blued finish throughout. The cane handle, that also forms the handle of the pepperbox, consists of a lg. shaped horn handpiece w/ 3/4" of wooden shaft flanked by gilded brass ferrules. The top ferrule has a sm. mark that reads, “BRIGG LONDON”. Brigg is an internationally known British cane, umbrella & whip maker renowned for their quality & craftsmanship since 1836. The shaft of the cane is light colored wood, possibly bamboo. The 1 3/8" tip is brass & has turned decoration. CONDITION: the horn handle shows some wear but no damage. The top ferrule retains much of its original gilding whereas the bottom ferrule shows only traces of gilding. The fabulous pepperbox & stiletto retain nearly all of their blued finish showing only slight wear. The cane body shows light wear overall w/ scattered light surface abrasions. (01-18936/BF). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.
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RARE BRITISH PEPPERBOX CANE PISTOL WITH
Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
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