{"product_id":"a-nice-condition-percussion-cap-pepperbox-revolver","title":"A Nice Condition Percussion Cap Pepperbox Revolver","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMid 19th Century English Percussion Cap 0.32\" Calibre Pepperbox Revolver\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very clean example of this classic predecessor to the revolver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heavy ribbed fluted barrel cluster is a 6 shot 0.32\" calibre with Birmingham Proof Marks stamped between each barrel and faint acanthus leaf type engraving at the muzzle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nipples are all original and are in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoving further back beyond the nipple shield the body has a foliate engraved design on each side with the bar hammer having a simple engraving on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trigger guard is the only area of steelwork that shows any signs of corrosion with some pitting which does hide the foliate engraving somewhat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spine of the frame has a small area of foliate engraving as does the buttcap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plain two piece walnut grip carries a few bruises as you might expect, but it is in good condition with no splits or cracks.  The grips are held together with one screw which has a silver (white metal) diamond shaped surround.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApart from the trigger guard as mentioned above, the steelwork is in great condition with a smooth even dark patina across all parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mainspring is strong and the double action only mechanism is crisp with the barrel cluster cycling as it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handsome piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel lengths 7.5cm, Overall length 20cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis antique pistol is considered obsolete and non functioning, and is sold as a collectable, ornamental item. This product is available for purchase in the UK without a license\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53101764411720,"sku":"421","price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6962\/2088\/files\/421.1.jpg?v=1778767052","url":"https:\/\/flintlockblackpowder.co.uk\/products\/a-nice-condition-percussion-cap-pepperbox-revolver","provider":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}