Original British Victorian Nickel Silver Framed .45cal Pepperbox Percussion Revolver by John Blissett of London - circa 1850 French Militaria 27 on the shank of

27 on the shank of the side folding bayonet which is sprung loaded for instant use

This example is in very condition

making any markings that would have been present difficult to find

The markings on the blade crossguard are as follows:

Original British Victorian Nickel Silver Framed .45cal Pepperbox Percussion Revolver by John Blissett of London - circa 1850 French Militaria 27 on the shank ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a truly lovely example of the unusual system known as the "PEPPERBOX". The muzzle is similar to the business end of a Pepper Pot of the the early days of Queen Victoria. All six barrels are contained in one solid "tube" or cylinder of steel revolving as a unit. The system was quickly superseded with the design of the traditional revolver, using a rotating chamber and a single barrel in the 1840 1850s. Pepper