Original U.S. Jacob Rupertus .22 Rimfire 8 Shot Pepperbox Revolver in Grade 2 "As Found" Condition - Serial 982 Russian Flags the Tank und Flieger (TuF)

the Tank und Flieger (TuF) meaning for use against "tank and aircraft"

The grip scales on this example are in good condition

Dimensions:Blade length: 30 1/2”Blade Style: Single Edge with Double FullersOverall length: 36 1/4”Handguard: 4 3/4”W x 5 ”LScabbard length: 32”

These flags are rarely encountered and were used by German Harbor pilots for signaling during the Second World War

45-5037-AF

Original U.S. Jacob Rupertus .22 Rimfire 8 Shot Pepperbox Revolver in Grade 2 "As Found" Condition - Serial 982 Russian Flags the Tank und Flieger (TuF)Original item: One of a Kind. Over the years, IMA has purchased many collections and groups of antique guns, in which case we need to take all of them, as we did in Nepal. While these collections were generally full of guns that relatively good condition, they also had some that were less complete and unfortunately would take more restoration time than we were able to give them. We kept them in storage, possibly for future products, but have now