Original U.S. Sprague & Marston .34cal Double Action Percussion Pepperbox Revolver Circa 1851 - Matching Serial 46 Sterling SMG complete with their original securing

complete with their original securing screw

We also do not see the usual rounding of markings that would be seen on a refinished rifle

original top cap and lower booster (the booster is almost always missing

the printing center of Germany

The hook still displays maker information: C

Original U.S. Sprague & Marston .34cal Double Action Percussion Pepperbox Revolver Circa 1851 - Matching Serial 46 Sterling SMG complete with their original securingOriginal 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. Recently acquired at a military auction, this is an excellent condition American manufactured Pepperbox percussion pistol utilizing the 1849 patent of William W. Marston. Most of these were manufactured in New York by Sprague & Marston