A scarce English .32 cal percussion bar-hammer 6 shot pepper-box revolver. Circa 1840-1850. The side plates finely engraved. Two piece chequered grips.  The three inch barrel stamped with British proof marks. Sometimes referred to in the USA as the gun that won the east, the pepper-box was primarily used for civilian self-defence in areas of high population. A pepper-box wielding person would not aim the pistol but rather shoot from the hip, holding the gun low and pointing at the largest area of the target in front of them. While smaller pistols were preferred by the man in the street, larger pistols were favoured by gold prospectors during the California Gold Rush era for protection against rival prospectors, robbers and Indians. Although intended for civilian use, many military men made private purchases of pepper-box pistols and carried them into battle as an extra line of defence. Action in good working order. The pistol 8 inches overall. In good overall condition showing little signs of use. Ref 4142.

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