Greg you are wrong. my source is far more knowledgable than you are. The Paradox in question is a muzzleloading firearm from 1850. Mounted officers frequently purchased pistols and long arms for their own use. The ability to fire more than one shot from a muzzle loader being very important, as it was almost impossible to reload in the saddle. Part of the question was about double barreled firearms in use during the period 1850 to 1860. Paradox were made in both 2 and 3 barreled rifles and shotgun combo's. I was also the Guest who posted the information on the conversion of flintlocks into percussion arms. You are both rude, and ignorant.