Original U.S. Sprague & Marston Double Action Percussion Pepperbox Revolver serial 573 - Circa 1850 Category_Lock Assembly wrapped by copper wire

wrapped by copper wire

They display typical German engineering

The flag is free of moth and other damage thought it is flecked with some small nips and minor staining which is consistent with age and use

The 527th welcomed its first Republic P-47 Thunderbolts a few weeks later

but overall it presents beautifully

Original U.S. Sprague & Marston Double Action Percussion Pepperbox Revolver serial 573 - Circa 1850 Category_Lock Assembly wrapped by copper wireOriginal 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 Grinder of the time being a circle of round holes. Recently acquired at a military auction, this is a very nice condition American manufactured Pepperbox percussion pistol utilizing the 1849 patent of William W. Marston. Most of these were manufactured in New York by Sprague & Marston