Original U.S. .32cal Double Action Percussion Pepperbox Revolver by The Washington Arm Co. Serial 3274 - Circa 1856 Category_MG 34 Feed Assembly An Ordnance Corps crate would

An Ordnance Corps crate would have yellow corner markings

This example is of the earliest style

The overall condition of the poster is quite worn with some heavy water damage and tearing

This sword does show use and age

which raises the possibility that the fittings are made from solid alloy like Tombak or Nickel Silver

Original U.S. .32cal Double Action Percussion Pepperbox Revolver by The Washington Arm Co. Serial 3274 - Circa 1856 Category_MG 34 Feed Assembly An Ordnance Corps crate wouldOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an example of the unusual firearm system known as the "PEPPERBOX" revolver, where instead of a cylinder with a single barrel, the gun features assembly of multiple barrels. They were so named because the muzzle is similar in appearance to the business end of a Pepper Pot from the the early days of Queen Victoria: a circle of round holes. Recently acquired at a military auction, this is a very nice condition