Rare and Unusual four shot percussion turret pistol,Made in Europe in the early to mid 19th century
Rare and Unusual four shot percussion turret pistol,Made in Europe in the early to mid 19th century by an unknown maker, this bizarre pistol uses a turret system for multiple shots. Enclosed in the frame of the pistol is a horizontally revolving disc, which has four chambers drilled into it. When cocked the disc rotates, lining a new chamber with the barrel. The disc also features 4 nipples on which percussion caps were placed for ignition. Each chamber would have been loaded with loose powder and a bullet through a loading gate at the bottom of the pistol. Only four such pistols are known to exist.Sold at Auction: $7,000 -- source link
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