Original Scarce U.S. Civil War Allen & Wheelock .36cal Navy Lip Fire Center Hammer Revolver Serial 42 - Circa 1862 U.S. Artwork & Posters used by the Guard Regiments

used by the Guard Regiments of the German Empire

and the rear is marked NORD - 6581 / B

George's boxcar ended up with 8 or 9 holes in the side which allowed the light to shine through

The 10 gauge barrels have 3 inch chambers

Variations of the basic movement were used in everything from automobiles to armored vehicles and aircaft

Original Scarce U.S. Civil War Allen & Wheelock .36cal Navy Lip Fire Center Hammer Revolver Serial 42 - Circa 1862 U.S. Artwork & Posters used by the Guard RegimentsOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a very nice example of the rare . 36cal "Navy" version of the rare "Lip Fire" Revolvers made by Ethan Allen and his brother in law Thomas Wheelock in Worcester, Mass. In 1856 the two formed a partnership that lasted until Wheelock's death in 1865, and were most known for their Pepperbox Percussion revolvers, however they also did make many other types of firearms, including the "Side Hammer" rimfire revolvers.