Original U.S. Civil War Era .31cal Percussion Volley Trap Pistol by North & Couch circa 1860 German Militaria The suit has embroidered name

The suit has embroidered name

5 mm diameter solid steel

a firm that still exists to this day

The leather grip is in very good shape

Timberlake joined the organization from the Sixth Bomb Squadron

Original U.S. Civil War Era .31cal Percussion Volley Trap Pistol by North & Couch circa 1860 German Militaria The suit has embroidered nameOriginal Item: Only One Available. Made by NORTH & COUCH of Middleton in Connecticut and patented on June 29th 1859. These are very unusual and now quite rare. Intended for either personal defense or to be used as a "TRAP GUN" it is constructed utilizing SIX clustered . 31 Caliber barrels that discharge all at once in one volley. The weapon resembling a revolver has a percussion hammer and a sheathed trigger that can be discharged by hand.