Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 28th November 2023
Lot 240
A rare 54 bore six-shot Pennell patent 'hammerless' self-cocking percussion revolver, sighted
Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £1071
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Description
A rare 54 bore six-shot Pennell patent 'hammerless' self-cocking percussion revolver, sighted octagonal barrel 7 in. with scroll engraved details, top flat inscribed for the retailer 'A. MARTIN. GLASGOW', open-topped frame, enclosed action engraved with acanthus scrolls within a geometric border, chequered one-piece walnut grip, engraved steel butt cap with trap, detachable rammer absent, Birmingham proof. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.
(33.4cm OAL)
See Taylerson, Andrews & Frith, 'The Revolver 1818-1865', pp. 301& 313.