"Own a piece of American history with the Pietta Model 1851 Navy Yank Pepperbox .36-Cal. Black-Powder Revolver. The first pepperbox revolvers originated in the 1500s and used matchlock mechanisms. With the advent of pinfire cartridges, the pepperbox regained some popularity in the late 1800s as a small concealable weapon. This Pietta pepperbox features a single-action brass backstrap and trigger guard, steel frame with case-hardened finish and walnut grips. Shoots directly out of the 6-shot, 3"" cylinder (no barrel).Manufacturer model #: YAN36PP. Own a piece of American history Pepperbox revolvers originated in the 1500s The pepperbox regained popularity in the late 1800s Single-action brass backstrap and trigger guard Steel frame with case-hardened finish Walnut grips"