Original U.S. Manhattan Firearms Co. .28cal Percussion Pepperbox Revolver Circa 1857 - Matching Serial 278 Technical Books The whole assembly measures approximately

The whole assembly measures approximately 20 ⅝” x 14” and is offered without any extensive structural damage

Inside of the sweatband it is nicely stamped with dated and size

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the mid and late pattern versions have a thicker blade with a raised ricasso

Original U.S. Manhattan Firearms Co. .28cal Percussion Pepperbox Revolver Circa 1857 - Matching Serial 278 Technical Books The whole assembly measures approximatelyOriginal 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 of the time, being a circle of round holes. This example was made by the Manhattan Firearms Manufacturing Company, which was founded by a group of businessmen in 1856, anticipating the expiration of many Colt revolver patents in 1857. Production began immediately at their factory in Norwich,