Marks on the gun indicate that it was used by German mercenaries during the American Revolution. 1637 - First use of firearms proof-marks. 1750-1850 - Dueling pistols come into fashion.

The pistol loaded through the top with a charger and had a hinged magazine door on the butt, along with separate controls at ...

The German Commission Revolver, also known as the Reichsrevolver, was the official issue sidearm of the German Empire from ...