Old broken incomplete Pepperbox

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I have a Liege Belgian Six-shot Double Action Percussion Pepperbox Revolver with etched twist turn-off barrels numbered from 1 to 6, scroll engraved action, under-hammer, ring trigger, and broken cracked stained Ivory grips, Liège proof on the cylinder with E & LG below in an oval. I can't find barrels nr 2,3,4 for it. It is very rusty inside. The spring for the butt cap has rusted away. I soaked the barrels & frame in vinegar and used 000 steel wool to get as much rust off as possible (for me). I used super glue on the broken grip but the cracks are wide & quite visible. I was wondering if it would be of value to a collector as is. I have the means to nickel-plate it or blue it. I'm aware that it's a no-no to do anything more than gently remove rust to old guns. This one did not appear to have any kind of finish left on it. Thoughts?

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I have a Liege Belgian Six-shot Double Action Percussion Pepperbox Revolver with etched twist turn-off barrels numbered from 1 to 6, scroll engraved action, under-hammer, ring trigger, and broken cracked stained Ivory grips, Liège proof on the cylinder with E & LG below in an oval. It looks almost identical to the one pictured. I can't find barrels nr 2,3,4 for it. It is very rusty inside. The spring for the butt cap has rusted away. I soaked the barrels & frame in vinegar and used 000 steel wool to get as much rust off as possible (for me). I used super glue on the broken grip but the cracks are wide & quite visible. I was wondering if it would be of value to a collector as is. I have the means to nickel-plate it or blue it. I'm aware that it's a no-no to do anything more than gently remove rust to old guns. This one did not appear to have any kind of finish left on it. Thoughts?






Dear Lord, what possessed you to do that? Exorcise it.

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Any finish it may have had under the rust will be buggered with vinegar, that stuff goes on chips , not tools and not guns.
Picture ?? the one you posted looks like it could be nickel plated.
 
I think for resale you would be farther ahead to not nickel plate it. To my eyes, nickel or chrome plating over a pitted surface is a major negative

cheers mooncoon
 
It doesn't look that bad. Making replacement barrels wouldn't be difficult with a lathe. Making them match the originals might be an interesting challenge.
I would not plate or blue it. Then again, I wouldn't have used vinegar either.
If you don't want it, sell it as is. Improving it by refinishing isn't going to enhance the value.
 
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