Original U.S. Allen & Thurber 1837 Patent .31cal Percussion Pepperbox Revolver - Matching Serial 131 U.S. Documents & Books The revolver remains functional in

The revolver remains functional in double action mode but does have a couple of mechanical issues

- (7) “Silk” Escape and Evade Maps: The maps are in wonderful condition and do show signs of use without extensive damage

the first of which was raised in 1861 at the beginning of the American Civil War on a 90-day enlistment

as well as the yellow strip of fabric to pull out the cigars

The original markings were partly stamped out

Original U.S. Allen & Thurber 1837 Patent .31cal Percussion Pepperbox Revolver - Matching Serial 131 U.S. Documents & Books The revolver remains functional inOriginal 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. 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