Guns International #: 101685730
Seller's Inventory #: 210703

Category - Civil War Pistols - Antique Pepperbox

Category
Civil War Pistols
Antique Pepperbox

Antique CIVIL WAR Era C. SHARPS Model 2 .30 Cal. Rimfire PEPPERBOX Revolver 4 Shot Self Defense Pocket Gun with HOLSTER

Description:
Antique CIVIL WAR Era C. SHARPS Model 2 .30 Cal. Rimfire PEPPERBOX Revolver

4 Shot Self Defense Pocket Gun with HOLSTER

Here we present an antique Sharps Model 2 Pepperbox Revolver in .30 Rimfire, made circa 1861 with a production run from 1859 to 1874 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Christian Sharps invented his famously namesake large bore, breech-loading rifle in 1848, after practicing gun-making under John Hall at Harpers Ferry Armory. In 1859, he premiered another unique design in the 4-barreled pepperbox pistol with a unique revolving firing pin, made for 19th Century concealed carry.

This repeating design was able to utilize the new rimfire ammunition like Smith & Wesson, without infringing on Smith & Wesson’s Rollin White Patent for bored through chambers on a revolver’s cylinder. This gave Sharps a leg up in the market since everyone else either had to produce single shot pistols, come up with an alternate ammunition and weapon design, or just stick with percussion until the patent expired. They made very nice, easy to use and compact firearms for 19th Century conceal and carry!

The overall condition is good. The action functions fully, the hammer spring could be a little stronger. Four bright bores! Markings are sharp and the numbers match. The holster is in good shape. The grips are firm and nicely checkered.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 3 inches.

Caliber: .30 Rimfire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1200

#210703
 

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Antique: Yes