1864 patent. Comes with original box, instructions, string projectile, full compliment of rounds and the original union metallic cartridge Co. 44 cal. rim -fire long/blanks cartridge box. Used to shoot a string tied to projectile and fired toward someone trapped. A rope would be attached to shooters end, trapped would pull string until rope is reached, tie off rope and use it to escape, 4" barrel. A rare complete kit.

Gun functions with some corrosion on barrel.