Original U.S. Civil War Era Jacob Rupertus 1864 Patent .22 Rimfire 8 Shot Pepperbox Revolver - Serial 659 Flags & Signs This is a lovely lot

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and showing a good amount o denting to the top from service

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was an infantry division of the United States Army that fought in World War I

Original U.S. Civil War Era Jacob Rupertus 1864 Patent .22 Rimfire 8 Shot Pepperbox Revolver - Serial 659 Flags & Signs This is a lovely lotOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an example of the unusual firearm system known as the "PEPPERBOX" revolver, where instead of a cylinder with a single barrel, the gun features assembly of multiple barrels. 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. Recently acquired at a military auction, this is a very nice condition