Lot 142 , A cased percussion pepperbox six barrelled revolver, 7.75in.

A cased percussion pepperbox six barrelled revolver, with German silver frame, by Dooley, Liverpool, with powder flask, etc., 7.75in.
Estimate £300-500

Case is of a good rich dark red mahogany tone with fair wear and tear, surface scratches and dents etc, the upper panel of the lid is lifting away from the sides, some oxidisation to the metal work of the revolver, action works smoothly, woodwork to the butt lighter on one side than the other, comes with a small metal tin of lead bullets and copper caps, an ebony handled flat bladed screwdriver, a copper flask with working spring shutter though possibly replacement screws, still containing shot, a small metal pot with screw off lid revealing a lancet and further lid that also unscrews, vacant interior, a screw on triangular section bayonet that does not appear to connect to the pistol itself and a combined ram rod and cleaning rod with ebony handle. Interior fabric of box a little scuffed.


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Sold for £1,500