Original U.S. Revolutionary War Era Military Crank Handle Coffee Roaster with Hinged Lid - c. 1776-1783 Russian Artwork & Posters Assigned to support the 164th

Assigned to support the 164th Infantry Brigade

they were still maintained by many units

It is reported that Allen & Wheelock Army Revolvers converted to CARTRIDGE guns are rare and very hard to find

and still unscrews properly from the shaft

The brass cross guard on our example still bears it's original regimental markings:

Original U.S. Revolutionary War Era Military Crank Handle Coffee Roaster with Hinged Lid - c. 1776-1783 Russian Artwork & Posters Assigned to support the 164thOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice U. S. Revolutionary War Era (1776 1783) military "coffee roaster", used to roast the beans for use in the field. It is of iron construction with a hinged lid with access to the interior, revealing rotating blades activated from a winding handle protruding from outside the roaster itself. It still retains its forged 12 1 2 inch long iron arm to allow a distance from the soldier to the fire. This