Original U.S. Civil War Massachusetts Arms Co. Pocket Percussion Revolver with Maynard Tape Primer - Serial 733 British Holsters ” The library and museum

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While improvements to fortifications had been undertaken under the leadership of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel beginning in October 1943

Mustered out: July 6

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Original U.S. Civil War Massachusetts Arms Co. Pocket Percussion Revolver with Maynard Tape Primer - Serial 733 British Holsters ” The library and museumOriginal Item. Only One Available. Introduced in 1850 by the newly incorporated Massachusetts Arms Company, the . 31cal pocket model revolver was one of the first real competitors to Samuel Colt. It featured a cylinder that rotated when the revolver was cocked, as well as cap nipples directly behind the chambers, like most revolvers of the period. As with all pocket designs, they were popular as private purchase secondary weapons for officers. The