This book provides complete details on allen, the pepperbox revolver for which he is best known and the other arms which he and his companies manufactured. While not the only maker, nor inventor of the pepperboxexamples date back at least to the 1600sin mid19thcentury america, allen pretty much made the pepperbox his own in terms of sales and. Chivers about the ak47 rifle and its variants, and the impact they have had on the world. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Firearms in the nineteenth century american west and firearms in american history. From the invention of gunpowder more than 1,000 years ago in china to the latest metal storm firing system with electronic ignition, the great book of guns presents a historical approach to the development of firearms and their place in world events. Some firearm historians have blamed j n george in his book english pistols and. In this book the arms collector will find descriptions of a comprehensive collection of pepperboxes. After working at several jobs and serving a threemonth hitch in the army on the frontier, lawrence relocated to windsor, where his skills came to kendalls. I really like having it in the collection, but its not a shooter or even a good defensive gun. The fourshot, breech loading, pepperbox pistol was a true gun of the old west. With the introduction of the colt 1873, the peacemaker, a cartridge gun, the pepperbox fell out of favor and quickly became obsolete. May 07, 2020 before modern revolvers, the pepperbox was a popular lowcost defensive firearm. Learn about these odd and nearly forgotten multibarrel firearms that came in an incredible variety. A ride through americas enduring history with the gun. Cooper pocket double action fiveshot percussion revolver.
A comprehensive guide to the firearms of one of americas most important gunmakers ethan allen. Covers european as well as american manufacturers in exacting detail met all my expectations and more. A musthave book for all those interested in the history of 19th century match shooting. As a youth, he worked in his uncles carpentry toolmaking shop, and spent his free time learning the gunsmithing trade at a gun shop that was located downstairs from his uncles business. Miroku brand shotguns are highly regarded and often used by japans olympic teams in shotgun events. Unlike a pepperbox, which is a multiplebarrel repeating firearm, a volley gun fires all the barrels simultaneously. The pepperbox, at least the firearm that is mostly associated with this term, was invented in the 1830s and was intended for civilian use, but military officers often made private purchases for their own use. An entire book could be written about the variations of allens iconic. It covers the origins of the design, its invention and distribution, and the consequences of the patterns spread around the world. In short, the nock gun wasnt a practical weapon for use in combat. When it comes to pepperbox handguns and derringers for sale, you cant beat collectors firearms. Our extensive inventory includes a wide variety of highly collectable allen and thurber perpperboxes, french and english pepperboxes, and single and overunder derringers from remington and other manufacturers.
A brief history of browning and the legendary miroku factory. The story of samuel colts forgotten competitors in bellingham, mass. Find great deals on ebay for pepperbox and antique gun. The book of the pistol and revolver is also available to purchase in print from the earliest times inventors have utilized the revolving barrel or chamber principle in order to effect a repeating firearm, but in nearly all cases the rotation of the fresh chamber.
Overview the s333 volleyfire is one of the most unique guns you will ever shoot. The most popular gun of the 49ers was the pepperbox. Moments from church history, 1990, ed by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 102 minutes. Invented by the gunmaker ethan allen, the pepperbox was the most popular multishot firearm in america and europe prior to the introduction of samuel colts. Bond arms bamb mama bear 357 mag38 special derringer single. It is associated with the gamblers, ladies of the evening, and as a hideout gun of the outlaws and lawmen of the time. This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. Jun 19, 20 miroku continues to distribute its own line of firearms separate from the browning brand. When looking at a pepperbox pistol, one cant help but to conjureup nostalgic visions. Explores the darling story, answering questions that have plagued collectors for generations. Charles worman is the author of gunsmoke and saddle leather. The following information on the development of the revolver comes from the book of the pistol and revolver by hugh b.
Hexen even created a nifty 3d printed ammo holder and unloading tool to remove spent cases. The recoil of shooting seven barrels at once was enough to break a mans shoulder. Unfollow pepperbox pistol to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. English transitional pepperbox revolver forgotten weapons. With the invention of the percussion cap, and the massproduction. Pepperbox definition is a small usually cylindrical box or bottle with a perforated top used for sprinkling pepper on food. Between the invention and patenting of proper revolvers and their widespread affordable. Pistol features a wood handle, brass detail, a revolving four shot barrel, and unique squared off hammer. Pepperbox definition of pepperbox by merriamwebster.
This article appeared in the july 18, 2011 issue of gun digest the magazine. Excellent details, photos and history, very high quality. Mowbray first edition, 2004 the history of smalltime gunmaking is full of spectacular failures, but barton and benjamin m. Notable was the use of a miroku 6000t trap model at the 1992 barcelona olympics by kasumi watanabe for his silver medal performance.
Stocking model 1850 pepperbox sixshot compact pistol. It is fun to shoot, though, especially if you enjoy a little recoil. They are interesting collectibles, but dont plan on taking them to the range. In 1960s the alamo, jim bowie used a sevenbarrel pepperbox. Heres an interesting new 3d printed firearm that actually looks somewhat useful. The story of the sharps fourbarrel pistol begins, officially, on december 18, 1849.
Hexen developed this singleaction, manuallyindexed pepperbox pistol dubbed the reprringer. A good quality percussion 6 shot pepperbox revolver by reilly of london. The gun also came to be known under the names of pepperpot and pepperbox, all related to the distinct shape of a kitchen pepper grinder dating back to the age of matchlock firearms. Mains, planters from south carolina, and hazards, industrialists from pennsylvania, before the civil war second part of the trilogy is set during the war, and the third after. As the 19th century wore on the cane guns improved, and included better design features, however, they were generally singleshot and not very subtle due to loud discharges and the volume of smoke produced. The design spread rapidly in the united kingdom, the united states and some parts of continental europe. The pepperbox revolver or simply pepperbox also pepperpot, from its resemblance to the household pepper shakers is a multiplebarrel repeating firearm that has three or more barrels which revolve around a central axis. Nov 04, 2011 the revolvers ended up being given away or sold.
They all brought guns to protect their claims and keep their hoard. However, due to their popularity throughout the better half of the 19 th century, there are plenty of surviving pieces available for collectors to purchase. Built with only three total control inputs, the gun is incredibly simple. Yes, you can say that winant wrote the book on pepperboxes. For a complete account of samuel colt and his extraordinarily successful career as an inventor and as a manufacturer, the reader is advised to turn to sawyers excellent book, vol.
The pepperbox was a percussion gun that could get off six shots and so it was radical for its day, explained terry musacchia, general manager of collectors firearms in houston, texas. Joseph smithmartyrdomjoseph fired a gun fairmormon. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. Seal team 3 chief chris kyle 197420 was awarded two silver stars, five bronze stars with valor, and numerous other citations.
The development of the revolver muzzle and breech loading. New this year from, known for its radical designs, comes the spiritual heir of the pepperbox pistol. May 11, 2018 an entire book could be written about the variations of allens iconic pepperbox revolving pistols. Pepperbox guns achieved a certainly level of fame during the period preceding the american civil war 18611865 when their rise was noted as early as 1830. The gun is a nonfiction book written by journalist c. On that date, the united states patent office issued patent number 6960 for a. Mar 21, 2019 the firm developed and produced its own pepperbox gun and several percussion revolvers during that span, which initially began in philadelphia, pennsylvania before moving operations to its final stop in frankford. An illustrated history of military, sporting, and antique firearms by mcnab, chris isbn. Cyrus wheelock brings a gun and it shows a closeup of the pepperbox.
Beginning with the invention of gunpowder in 9thcentury china, it took nearly 700 years for firearms to show up in europe. Oct 26, 2015 in true pepperbox form was james reids my friend knuckle duster metallic cartridge revolvers with seven barrels in. This is the classic book on pepperbox pistols, and long guns. The comblain rifle book by jonathan kirton published jan 2016. Dont expect too much, but it belongs on your gun book shelf, and you can expect to be surprised, at times, by chapels obvious enthusaism for his subject. Mowbray the darling brothers filed their patent for a revolver seven weeks after colt, who went on to riches and fame, the darlings died in poverty. This revolver was, actually, not a revolver at all, but a pepperbox in which the barrels didnt revolve. Between the invention and patenting of proper revolvers and their widespread affordable availability, a transitional style of pepperbox grew up, particularly in the uk. If you look for them, you can find montenegrin revolvers at gun shows and online.
A mariette pepperbox percussion revolver guns and ammo, weapons guns, black powder. It even includes the oddities including the japanese swordgun not a bayonet, but a fullsize sword with a handle that was a gun. The invention of the percussion cap building on the percussion powder innovations of the rev. Cased sixbarreled revolving percussion pistol pepperbox.
The first pepperbox pistols appeared towards the end of the 1700s appearing mainly in flintlock and were only capable of firing around three shots. It even includes the oddities including the japanese sword gun not a bayonet, but a fullsize sword with a handle that was a gun. For serious students of the history of western firearms the guns used during the time of the opening of the western territories, there are only hints to be used for further research. The compact reprringer pistol is a five shooter with stainless steel unrifled barrel liners and is chambered in. Marked cmc with serial number 164127 on trigger guard area. The pepperbox revolver or simply pepperbox is a multiplebarrel repeating firearm that has. Ethan allen pepperbox, forerunner of revolving handguns.