Original U.S. 19th Century Allen & Wheelock 1845 Patent .31cal Percussion Pepperbox Revolver - Serial 144 British Helmets with just the usual shrinking

with just the usual shrinking and stiffness from age

this 'armed' condition was recognized by the elevated position of the fuse head

The front bears Gold Wings with a roman numeral V for the V Corps

Danish Speculators made fortunes on canned meat products

with an oxidized "Barn Find" patina overall

Original U.S. 19th Century Allen & Wheelock 1845 Patent .31cal Percussion Pepperbox Revolver - Serial 144 British Helmets with just the usual shrinkingOriginal Item: Only One Available. Pepperbox revolvers were so named because of the similarity of the front view of the weapon was so reminiscent of a Pepper Pot of the time being a circle of round holes. This example was made by Ethan Allen of Massachusetts (1808 1871). Allen developed his Gun business by taking his brother in law Charles Thurber as his partner, and they moved the plant to Worcester, Mass. Ethan Allen, no relation to the