Original U.S. Civil War Era Jacob Rupertus 1864 Patent .22 Rimfire 8 Shot Pepperbox Revolver - Serial 659 Flags & Signs Original Civil War Federal infantry

Original Civil War Federal infantry forage caps are difficult to find in any condition in the collecting community

which has a broken one

which look to be fish

The scabbard matches the condition and wear of the bayonet perfectly

with the rank of Commander or Captain in the U

Original U.S. Civil War Era Jacob Rupertus 1864 Patent .22 Rimfire 8 Shot Pepperbox Revolver - Serial 659 Flags & Signs Original Civil War Federal infantryOriginal 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