Revolver; Cap box

Cap box from transitional percussion revolver owned by Captain Richard Woodget, 1847-1928. Stamped on the cap box is 'BEST FOIL COVERED WATERPROOF PISTOL CAPS/MANUFACTURED/BY FRED JOYCE LONDON/ 250 No 24 S/FOR REVOLVERS'.

Object Details

ID: AAA2434.4
Type: Revolver; Cap box
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Lacey & Co.
Date made: circa 1853
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 23 mm;Diameter: 41 mm
Parts: Transitional (Revolver)