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Ethan Allen Patent Model Pepperbox Pistol

Ethan Allen Patent Model Pepperbox Pistol

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Currently not on view
Object Name
Revolver
patent model
pistol, percussion
Other Terms
Revolver; Firearms; Percussion Fire;.30 In; Smooth Bore; Muzzle Load; 2A; Da
licensee
Allen, Ethan
maker
Allen, Ethan
place made
United States
Measurements
overall: 7 in x 3 3/4 in x 1 1/4 in; 17.78 cm x 9.525 cm x 3.175 cm
ID Number
AF.251085
catalog number
251085
patent number
3998
accession number
48865
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National Museum of American History
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