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Category - Sharps Pistols - Antique Pepperbox

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Sharps Pistols
Antique Pepperbox

Antique WILD WEST C. SHARPS Model 4B .32 RF PEPPERBOX Self Defense Revolver WILD WEST/RIVERBOAT GAMBLER 4-Shot Pocket Gun

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Antique WILD WEST C. SHARPS Model 4B .32 RF PEPPERBOX Self Defense Revolver

WILD WEST/RIVERBOAT GAMBLER 4-Shot Pocket Gun

Here we present an antique C. Sharps Model 4B Pepperbox Revolver in .32 Long Rimfire, made circa 1866 to 1874 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Basically, the only major difference between the Model 3 and the Model 4 Pepperbox was the “bird’s head” grip and the chambering. The Model 3 was chambered for the .32 Short Rimfire, while the Model 4 was chambered for the .32 Short or Long Rimfire. 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!

Christian Sharps began producing his pepperbox pistol commercially in 1859. In 1862, William Hankins joined the firm and the company became “Sharps & Hankins”. This 3rd Model pistol differed from the earlier models that began three years earlier. They were larger, .32 caliber as compared to .22 caliber, and had iron frames. When the partnership was dissolved in 1866, production of this model was stopped entirely. The 4th Model, or “birdshead” model was the last Sharps pepperbox produced. Production ceased with the death of Christian Sharps in 1874.

The action functions on this example, but the firing pin does not rotate when cocked. The bores are in good shape for their ages. Good grips, with “EM” hand inscribed on the right side. Legible markings.

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

Barrel is 2-1/2 inches.

Caliber: .32 Short or Long Rimfire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1050

#250134
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $1,050.00
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