Original U.S. Allen & Thurber of Worcester 1837 Patent .31cal Percussion Pepperbox Revolver - Serial 7 Spanish Artillery and a special scoop called

and a special scoop called the "Redhill" Scoop which scooped up the burning bomb so it could be removed from the property

though a strong trigger pull can cause it to discharge at half-cock due to wear on the tumbler

there is no question that all parts of this uniform are authentic

A lovely example of a hard to find advertisement piece

When mounted inside a tank

Original U.S. Allen & Thurber of Worcester 1837 Patent .31cal Percussion Pepperbox Revolver - Serial 7 Spanish Artillery and a special scoop calledOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the unusual system known as the "PEPPERBOX". They were so named because the muzzle is similar in appearance to the business end of a Pepper Pot from the the early days of Queen Victoria: 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