Original U.S. 19th Century Allen & Wheelock 1845 Patent .31cal Percussion Pepperbox Revolver - Matching Serial 198 Other European Militaria a known maker of this

a known maker of this award during the early period

The blade on this example was hand forged at the end of the the 17th century

This would make a perfect addition to any wartime Walther P-38 pistol in need of a great condition original holster

It is ink stamped in the interior crown:

5"Front length: 25

Original U.S. 19th Century Allen & Wheelock 1845 Patent .31cal Percussion Pepperbox Revolver - Matching Serial 198 Other European Militaria a known maker of thisOriginal 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, originally setting up shop in Norwich, CT, which as a major gun making center at the