Original U.S. 19th Century Sharps & Hankins Model 3B .32 Rimfire 4 Barrel Pepperbox Pistol - Serial 3309 U.S. Flags They are of steel construction

They are of steel construction

Originating from an old English Collection amassed over the last thirty years the death of the collector has resulted in this fine and very unusual example returning to the market

most awards were with the War Decoration

New Made Item: Traditionally used since the Napoleonic Wars

Inside the on the internal rim are faded maker stamps

Original U.S. 19th Century Sharps & Hankins Model 3B .32 Rimfire 4 Barrel Pepperbox Pistol - Serial 3309 U.S. Flags They are of steel constructionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is exactly what the Mississippi gamblers carried on the River Boats after the Civil War for self protection. Featuring FOUR barrels, each in . 32 Rim Fire that fired individually by way of a single action hammer with a rotating firing pin. Easy to conceal, these were very popular. The barrel easily removed by pulling down the button on the left side of the frame and sliding the barrel off forwards for reloading