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POTD: Rupertus Experimental Breechloader - Civil War Carbine

Summary by alloutdoor.com
Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have an experimental Rupertus breech-loading percussion pistol-carbine with detachable stock, likely an attempt at securing a Civil War carbine contract. This prototype features a sliding breech mechanism and is marked “RUPERTUS PHILAD” ahead of the rear sight dovetail. Jacob Rupertus was a German-born firearms designer and manufacturer who operated the Rupertus Patented Pistol Manufacturing Company f…
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alloutdoor.com broke the news in on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
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