Pepperbox Pistol

An Allen & Thurber percussion pepperbox revolver, a popular self-defense weapon in the mid-19th century before the Colt revolver took dominance. This multi-barrel pocket pistol features a rotating barrel cluster and a bar hammer mechanism. The metal has aged to a pleasing grey patina, and the mechanism cycles correctly. Often carried by civilians and gold rush prospectors, it represents a specific and fascinating era in firearms development. A charming and mechanistic curiosity for the antique gun collector.