Original U.S. Whitney Howard “Thunderbolt” Lever Action .44cal Single Shot Rifle - Serial 579 Price_$-050 - $200 After the reconquest of North

After the reconquest of North Africa

which was wrecked in December 1796

Smith preferred to be back among the Raiders than at the aid station

It is meant to be used as a drift to drive out the Side Levers Split Pin during disassembly of the lock

This pistol is a solid example of a Belgian-made gun made under contract to Lafaucheux in France

Original U.S. Whitney Howard “Thunderbolt” Lever Action .44cal Single Shot Rifle - Serial 579 Price_$-050 - $200 After the reconquest of NorthOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now THIS is rare! There were fewer than 2000 of these Whitney Howard "Thunderbolt" guns made, and this is number 579! These were submitted for U. S. Military trials, but were sadly rejected, not least because of it's weak bolt locking mechanism, which could "blow open" when fired. The fact that it was loaded from the bottom may also have had something to do with it. Stiff competition from other companies a well as