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Antique Engraved Big-Bore Double Action Percussion Pepperbox

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:550.00 USD
Antique Engraved Big-Bore Double Action Percussion Pepperbox
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Antique Engraved Big-Bore Double Action Percussion Pepperbox, by Rigby of Dublin, #9154, .45 cal., engraved 3.5" fluted 6-shot barrel group; frame marked "Wm & Jn Rigby" in ornate panel at left, "Dublin" in matching panel at right, has finely detailed scroll and floral engraving, matching steel bar-hammer with sliding safety, 2-pc. bulbous screw-attached nipple shields, separate engraved loop trigger guard, integral "bag-style" gripstraps and checkered varnished walnut grips. Mfg'd ca. 1830s-1850s. Condition is near fine retaining no finish to barrels but smooth gunmetal-brown patina, 15% blue to frame and straps, bright fire-blued trigger. Excellent grips show little use, minor marks, lovely grain and color. Numbers match; edges, markings and engraving are sharp; nipples are sound, action is crisp, smoothbores are clean. A rare, high quality Irish pepperbox revolver. Est.: $1,000-$1,500. (Antique)