Original Belgian Single Action Underhammer Percussion Pepperbox Revolver for the French Market - circa 1845 Schwarzlose MG as per Samuel Colt’s directions

as per Samuel Colt’s directions

Maker label reads The Stors-Schaefer Co

the Eisernes Kreuz I

showing some oxidation and deterioration

One of the aircraft was diverted to the US Navy for trials

Original Belgian Single Action Underhammer Percussion Pepperbox Revolver for the French Market - circa 1845 Schwarzlose MG as per Samuel Colt’s directionsOriginal item. Only One Available. This is a very interesting Belgian Underhammer Percussion Pepperbox revolver, which were given their name due to the muzzle's resemblance to a pepper boxes pots grinders used at the time. In approximately . 31" caliber, it is made very much in the French style, and many French makers had these made under contract in the gun making city of Lige, Belgium. Unlike almost every percussion pepperbox we see, this example is