From the Vault: Rigby Pepperbox Pistol
This "From the Vault" episode from Brownells features an in-depth look at an exceptional John Rigby pepperbox pistol from the early 1800s, presented by Steve Ostrem and Keith Ford from Rock Island Auctions. This muzzleloading cap-and-ball pistol, with its five rotating barrels and double-action trigger, is highlighted as the "gentleman's EDC pistol" of its era, comparable to modern compact revolvers. The video also showcases the pistol's original fitted wood case and all its accompanying accoutrements, including a ramrod, bullet mold, powder flask, nipple wrench, and oiler. The historical context of the Rigby firm, founded in 1775 in Dublin and later establishing a London branch renowned for "best quality" firearms, is also provided.









