(A) Fine High Condition Cased Pepperbox Pistol By
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Cluster of six smoothbore blued barrels with polished muzzle faces and stiff leaf engraving around muzzles. Each barrel separated by solid blued rib, and proofed with alternating crown over "P" or crown over "V" English proof marks. Each barrel fitted with a nipple around ring at breech. Case hardened double action over hammer mechanism engraved on each side with detailed scrolls with steel trigger guard also engraved en suite and fire blued thumb safety. Left side of action engraved "JOHN BLISSETT / 322 HIGH HOLBORN / LONDON" in an oval surrounded by engraving. One piece checkered figured walnut grip with diamond section checkering around silver vacant oval wrist escutcheon on spine, and case hardened butt cap with cavity for extra nipples and flower engraved on lid. Complete with original red velour lined fitted English case with small bronze flask and nipple remover wrench and key. Rosewood case has brass corners, round key escutcheon and vacant round plaque on top of lid. Excellent condition; barrels retain 95% plus original bright blue finish. Nipples show little to no use. Action, trigger guard and butt cap retain 70% or better original case hardening with some areas on left side turning to grey from exposure to light. Trigger and safety retain 60-70% fire blued finish. Grip excellent with sharp engraving. Case excellent with a few scattered scratches on top, interior shows significant fading from light exposure, and some minor scuffs and wear from use. Bullet mold is missing. Accessories excellent. Serial Number-NSN; Manufacturer-John Blissett; Model-Pepperbox; Caliber-.34 Percussion; Barrel Length-2-3/4"; FFL Status-Antique;
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(A) Fine High Condition Cased Pepperbox Pistol By
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