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POTD: My Friend Knuckleduster Revolver

Posted May 4, 2023 in Photo Of The Day, Pistols, Revolver by Hrachya H with No Comments

Most of the My Friend knuckleduster wheelguns produced by James Reid were pepperboxes of various sizes and calibers. However, there is a very rare version of this 19th-century concealed carry gat that was fitted with a 3-inch barrel, which makes it a revolver. This [Read More…]

Mariette Pepperbox Image Credit: Rock Island Auctions

Wheelgun Wednesday: A Closer Look at Pepperbox Pistols

Posted December 8, 2021 in Editorial, Guns & Gear, Pistols, Revolver, Wheelgun Wednesday by Rusty S. with No Comments

From the late 18th to the mid 19th century, revolvers were expensive, uncommon, and had safety issues such as the chain-fire phenomenon, which would destroy the firearm (if you were lucky). Firearms designers and manufacturers recognized the need for multiple shots, [Read More…]