A 32 Bore Percussion Pepperbox Revolver by G & J Deane, London. With fluted barrel block engraved with sprays of foliage at the muzzle and stamped with London proofs at the breech, profusely engraved rounded action with nipple shield, signed ‘G & J DEANE LONDON’ on a scroll to the left, fitted with a sliding safety catch that locks the hammer, profusely engraved bar-hammer, finely chequered walnut butt with engraved steel butt cap with trap, steel trigger guard decorated en suite, in nice clean order. 

DEANE

George & John Wholesale Ironmonger, 41 Fish St. Hill & Corner of Arthur St., Monument, 1830-7; Gun & Pistol Warehouse, Ironmonger, Cutler & Jeweller, 46 King William Street, 1838-45; 30 King William Street, 1846-51. Appointed Gunmaker to Prince Albert, 1848. Exhibited ‘Electro-plated silver revolving pistol’, Great Exhibition, 1851. Succeeded by Deane, Adams & Deane.

Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA. 

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Bore: 32 Bore

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