[2] The Apache operates on the principle of a pepperbox revolver using a pinfire cartridge and incorporates a fold-over knuckle duster forming the grip and a rudimentary foldout dual-edged knife.

It was common to leave an empty chamber with no cartridge under the hammer, as the weapon has no trigger guard or safety catch.

The weapon cannot be aimed accurately because of its lack of front or rear sights and uses only the short space in the cylinder as a barrel.

Thus, the user has to remove the knuckles, rotate the gun to point forward to the target, and then shoot.

(E) 3313) was allegedly used by British Commandos during World War II, though exact statistics about production numbers and technical details have as yet remained undisclosed to the public.