The Rupertus 8-shot .22 rimfire pepperbox, patented in 1864, was a sophisticated pocket gun for its era. Unlike revolvers, it features a dedicated barrel for each of its eight chambers, offering a compact, high-capacity self-defense solution. Its unique rotating breech plate served as a safety mechanism, and it utilized a simple single-action mechanism with a sheath trigger.
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