This video examines a pair of unique four-barrel flintlock pistols, identified as 'volley pistols,' featuring a box lock mechanism and an innovative safety system. The pistols are linked to Lieutenant Colonel Thomas B. Van Horn, an American officer who served in the War of 1812, with markings indicating the year 1812. The expert discusses the historical context, the maker Robert Wheeler, and the significance of these artifacts as fighting pistols for self-defense or close-quarters combat.
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