Original 19th Century British Pepperbox Double-Action Percussion Revolver circa 1835 Holsters & Cases so the original proof marks

so the original proof marks are not visible

Source: Helmets and Body Armor in Modern Warfare Bashford Dean 1920

The cross guard is slightly swept back

The leather brim and chin strap are in very good condition

This paint remains 75% intact and retains much of the original luster

Original 19th Century British Pepperbox Double-Action Percussion Revolver circa 1835 Holsters & Cases so the original proof marksOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the unusual system known as the "PEPPERBOX". The muzzle is similar to the business end of a Pepper Pot of the the early days of Queen Victoria. All six barrel contained in one solid "tube" of steel revolving as a unit. The system was quickly superceded with the design of the tradition revolver using a rotating chamber and a single barrel in the 1840s. Pepper boxes as such were short