CMC Pepperbox Kit .36 Cal 4-Barrel Brass-Frame Percussion Pistol, 3 in Barrels, 4-Shot
This CMC Pepperbox Kit is a kit-built, modern reproduction of the Ethan Allen-style pepperbox, combining a brass frame with a four-barrel steel cluster and cap-and-ball ignition. Chambered in .36 caliber with manual indexing single-action operation and no sights, it is compact, clearly marked "CMC" and "PAT. PEND," and built to run recommended .350 in round balls over 12 grains FFFg per barrel.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: The brass frame and steel barrel cluster show minor scratches and blemishes from handling. There are patches of pitting on the barrel cluster. The bores are clean and shiny with only minor blemishing.
What’s Included
- CMC Pepperbox Kit .36 caliber percussion pepperbox pistol
The four fixed, parallel steel barrels form a compact 3 in cluster, giving this reproduction a 4-shot capacity in a micro-size format. The cluster is secured with a central front screw, true to the style it emulates.
Operation is single-action percussion with manual hand-rotation of the barrel cluster. Indexing moves counter-clockwise via a cam plate and detent ball, and an external hammer strikes No. 11 percussion caps. There are no sights, aligning with period pepperbox configurations.
Construction pairs a brass frame with steel barrels and a one-piece birdshead-profile wooden grip for a classic look and feel. The frame is marked "CMC" and "PAT. PEND," denoting its manufacturer and pattern status.
As a cap-and-ball design, the recommended load is a .350 in round ball with a .015 in patch over 12 grains of FFFg per barrel. Ignition uses common No. 11 percussion caps.
This example was assembled from a kit, reflecting careful kit-built assembly while retaining the hallmark features of the Allen-style pepperbox pattern in a modern reproduction format.