Denix 1840 6 Barrel Pepper-Box Non-Firing Revolver

Item Specifics:

• Brand: Denix
• Type: Non-Firing Replica Revolver
• Model: British Pepperbox Revolver
• Era: 19th Century / Victorian & Old West
• Material: Metal & Wood
• Color: Brass Finish with Wooden Grips
• Overall Length: Approx. 8 inches
• Weight: Approx. 2.2 lbs
• Functionality: Non-Firing, Movable Trigger & Rotating Barrel Mechanism

Description:

The British Pepperbox Revolver is a beautifully crafted non-firing reproduction of one of the most distinctive firearms of the 19th century. Featuring a brass-finished frame, wooden grips, and a rotating multi-barrel design, this revolver was an early attempt at increasing firepower without reloading after every shot. Popular among civilians, travelers, and military officers, the Pepperbox was a preferred self-defense weapon due to its compact size and multiple-shot capability.

Historical Background:

The Pepperbox revolver emerged in the early 1800s as a response to the limitations of single-shot pistols. Its multi-barrel design, often chambered in .36 or .44 caliber, allowed users to fire several shots before needing to reload, making it a revolutionary firearm at the time.

This type of pistol was commonly used by British officers, American frontiersmen, and European aristocrats for personal defense and dueling. Unlike modern revolvers, which use a rotating cylinder, the Pepperbox featured rotating barrels, an innovative approach that influenced later multi-shot firearm designs.

Despite being eventually replaced by more advanced revolvers, the Pepperbox remained in use throughout the 19th century, particularly among civilians who valued its reliability and ease of concealment.

Seen in Popular Films & TV Shows:

The British Pepperbox and similar multi-barrel pistols have appeared in numerous historical films and period dramas.

• The Revenant (2015) – Used by trappers and frontiersmen in the early 1800s.
• Sherlock Holmes (2009 & 2011) – Carried by detectives and aristocrats in Victorian England.
• Tombstone (1993) – Seen in self-defense situations during the Old West.
• Deadwood (HBO) – Used by gamblers and outlaws in frontier towns.
• The Alienist (TNT) – Featured in 19th-century detective work and duels.

Product Features:

• Authentic 19th Century Design: Multi-barrel brass-finished frame with polished wooden grips.
• Functional Moving Parts: Rotating barrel mechanism and working trigger for realistic handling.
• Perfect for Display & Reenactments: Ideal for historical collectors, Victorian-era reenactments, and film productions.
• Non-Firing & Legal to Own: No FFL required – cannot chamber or fire live ammunition.

Legal Disclaimer:

This is a non-firing replica and cannot be modified to fire live ammunition. Please check local laws before purchasing.