Original U.S. Sharps Model 1A .22 Rimfire 4 Barrel Brass Frame Pepperbox Pistol - Serial 44852 16th Century Major Cook

Major Cook

and possibly into the Vietnam Era

but this is overall a really nice display piece from over 100 years ago

A great Display item presumably used for "Hooch" (or more likely water)

From the age and style of the pouch

Original U.S. Sharps Model 1A .22 Rimfire 4 Barrel Brass Frame Pepperbox Pistol - Serial 44852 16th Century Major CookOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is exactly what the Mississippi gamblers carried on the River Boats after the Civil War for self protection. Featuring FOUR barrels, each in . 30 Rim Fire that fired individually by way of a single action hammer with a rotating firing pin. Easy to conceal, these were very popular, and often outfitted with custom options, such as the lovely decorative grips on this example. The barrel is slid forward for