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Jim McDougall 13th July 2025 12:43 AM
Pepperbox pistol 1840s?
 
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This pepperbox is entirely unmarked, there seem to be numbers on the chambers. I only assume 1840s, English ? or Belgian?
The butt compartment to hold caps still had caps inside, exactly as it was found 50 yrs ago.

Any information?

corrado26 13th July 2025 07:10 AM
As there are Birmingham proof- and viewmarks besides the n°2 barrel this should be an English product. :)

Jim McDougall 13th July 2025 02:01 PM
Thank you Udo, I could not make those out.
Ian....I posted this on the wrong forum...oops...senior moment :)

Norman McCormick 13th July 2025 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim McDougall (Post 298531)
I posted this on the wrong forum...oops...senior moment :)

Hi Jim,
No need to worry we all have them !!!:) Here's a little list I'm sure all us 'oldies' will recognise.;):D
Regards,
Norman.

Jim McDougall 13th July 2025 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Norman McCormick (Post 298533)
Hi Jim,
No need to worry we all have them !!!:) Here's a little list I'm sure all us 'oldies' will recognise.;):D
Regards,
Norman.
Can you imagine what it would be like if we were all under same roof? (cuckoos nest anyone? :)
Some of these remind me of., 'Im not paranoid...its the people chasing me!;'

kahnjar1 14th July 2025 01:38 AM
Hi Jim,
This is a very nice Pepperbox pistol. It surprises me that with the quality engraving etc that there is no Makers or Sellers name on it.
For your information attached is info on British Proof Marks which I hope ypu will find of interest.
https://www.vintageguns.co.uk/magazine/514-2
Stu


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