Original 19th Century U.S. Underhammer Percussion .38 Caliber Sporting Gun - Circa 1845 German Badges & Signs In total length it measures

In total length it measures 37" with a 31 1/2" curved blade

All are very heavily nickel-plated for sanitary purposes

and eventually the pepperboxes that would be his mainstay product line for the next 20 years

The front flap still has the outline of the missing front plate

with a very nice intact chin strap

Original 19th Century U.S. Underhammer Percussion .38 Caliber Sporting Gun - Circa 1845 German Badges & Signs In total length it measuresOriginal item: Only One Available. Here we have a very nice example of an American single shot hunting gun, utilizing an "Underhammer" percussion design. It features the classic American hook butt plate in brass together with brass Patch Box fitted to a quality walnut butt stock. It measures 43 1 2" in overall length, with a 27 1 2" octagonal barrel with a bore of approximately . 39" and five groove rifling. It is fitted with a long adjustable rear