Beschreibung:

A 100-Bore Belgian Mariette Patent Six-Shot Percussion Pepperbox Revolver, A .32 American Allen Patent Single-Action Six-Shot Percussion Pepperbox Revolver, And A 54-Bore Tranter Patent Five-Shot Double-Action Percussion Revolver The first No. 427, circa 1850, the second circa 1860, the third No. 15,792 T, circa 1865 The first with etched twist barrels numbered from '1' to '6', scroll engraved action and frame, the latter with patent stamp, under-hammer, engraved ring-trigger, and ebonized grips, Lige proof; the second stamped 'Allen & Thurber', 'Worcester', and 'Cast Steel' on the barrel block, scroll engraved action with shotgun type hammer, and walnut grips (in worn condition, some pitting); the third with traces of retailer's name on the top-strap, scroll engraved frame, and later rammer and butt (in poor condition), Birmingham proof marks 7in. (19cm.) to 12in. (31.8cm.) (3)