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Pepperbox Pistol Gun Remnant

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TitlePepperbox Pistol Gun RemnantObject TypeObjectDate1850'sDescriptionPepperbox pistol and fragments.

The Pepperbox pistol was a popular, relatively cheap firearm, but not very reliable.

The multiple barrels of a Pepperbox would rotate after a barrel was fired, but often malfunctioned.

This remnant pistol was found in Turpentine Creek, Jamberoo.

DonorStreet, John

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MaterialSteelDimensions16.5cm x 5.5cm x 4cm

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PrimaryARMSSecondaryMateriel

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Item LocationOn Exhibition

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Pepperbox Pistol Gun Remnant