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Antique English Large-Bore Ring-Trigger Double Action Percussion Pepperbox, by J.R. Cooper

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:325.00 USD
Antique English Large-Bore Ring-Trigger Double Action Percussion Pepperbox, by J.R. Cooper
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Antique English Large-Bore Ring-Trigger Double Action Percussion Pepperbox, by J.R. Cooper, NVSN, .40 cal., 3" fluted round barrel group has Birmingham proofs on each rib at breech; round steel frame is marked "J.R. Cooper's Patent" in ribbon on floral-engraved backstrap, has full circular nipple shield, ring trigger below, long capping groove at right, integral bag-shaped gripstraps, 2-pc. varnished walnut grips. Mfg'd ca. 1840s-50s. Condition is very good retaining no original blue, being overall gunmetal gray with scattered light-to-moderate erosion. Edges, markings and engraving are very good. Grips are sound and smooth with only minor indentations.  Action is crisp, smoothbores are bright with light frosting. Est.: $500-$750. (Antique)