File:Wheelock pistols at Vicksburg National Military Park.jpg
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English: Pistols
Both pistols are double action. In a double action revolver, squeezing the trigger pulls back the hammer both to cock the gun as well as serving to release the hammer. In contrast, a single action revolver requires the hammer to be pulled back by hand before each shot. Pistol (upper) c 1862 A single shot percussion pistol, .36 caliber double action, fired by bar hammer. Pistol has an oval trigger guard hammer, trigger movable. Markings found on left side of hammer:: "ALLENS PATENT." Metal. L 21 cm Vicksburg National Military Park , VICK 1434 Pistol (lower) Made by Allen and Wheelock c 1862 Recovered from U.S.S. Cairo, this Allen and Wheelock Pepperbox Pistol is a six shot, 31 caliber, double action. This pistol was fired by bar hammer which has a small number "8" on the underside. Metal. L 17.5, Dia (barrel) 3.18 cm Vicksburg National Military Park , VICK 1419 |
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| Source | U.S. National Park Service Official Web-site (page) |
| Author | Vicksburg National Military Park |
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