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Published 9 years ago by canuck with 3 Comments

World's oldest revolver, circa 1597

Once it was a status symbol, with its decorations in brass, bone and mother-of-pearl. More than 400 years later it is well preserved in a cellar in Lillehammer, Norway. The revolver belonged to the German Georg von Reichswein. He was a professional soldier and fought on the Danish-Norwegian side in the 30-year war (1618-1648).

 
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  • Nelson
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    This thing is bad ass!

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