The Allen & Thurber Pepperbox, a .32 caliber antique firearm, proved surprisingly effective for 19th-century self-defense, especially at close range. Despite historical criticisms, its double-action mechanism offered a faster rate of fire than some contemporaries. Ballistics testing shows its round ball velocity comparable to modern .32 ACP, debunking myths about its practical utility.
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