1850s Self Defense: The Allen & Thurber Pepperbox

InRange is entirely viewer supported: The Allen & Thurber Pepperbox is a no frills double action only smoothbore 32 caliber revolver. The pepperbox had one purpose and one purpose only: self defense. There’s a lot of myth and lore surrounding this interesting firearm, and in this video we simultaneously confirm, but also bust, some “common knowledge“ about this frequently maligned firearm.