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Allen & Thurber Sidehammer Revolving Rifle

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Allen & Thurber Sidehammer Revolving Rifle
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1845 - 1855
Overview

The Allen & Thurber Sidehammer Revolving Rifle was an early American repeating rifle known for its unique side-mounted hammer. It featured an under-barrel pepperbox-style cylinder chambered in .31 or .36 caliber. The design anticipated many features later refined by Samuel Colt.

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