Summary
Percussion pepperbox revolver, cal. .345 in., six barrelled, 8.40 long.
Made by Isaac Riviere, London (active1808-1851), circa 1845.
Physical Description
Nipples at right angles to barrels, good case-hardening colours present on barrels. Steel triggerguard, trigger and bar-hammer, framed chequered wooden grips secured by a single screw, flat butt, steel frame, engraved on both sides, down backstrap, on butt cap, triggerguard and on bar-hammer with various foliate motifs, has a shield to protect the nipples. Frame, hammer and other steel components have been previously lightly polished.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Manufacturer
Isaac Riviere (Gunsmiths), Oxford Street, London, England, Great Britain, circa 1845
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Collector
Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Engraved on L.H.side frame: RIVIERE Engraved on L.H.side frame: OXFORD ST Stamped on barrels at breech end with Birmingham proofmarks.
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Overall Dimensions
20.6 cm (Length), 4 cm (Width), 9 cm (Height)
Barrel length: 8.40cm
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