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4-BARRELED Antique SHARPS .22 Pepperbox Pistol Guns International #: 100950644 Seller's Inventory #: 5355 Category: Antique Pepperbox - Sharps Pistols Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: AncestryGunsLLC Company: Ancestry Guns LLC Member Since: 11/3/16 State: Missouri Zip: 65203 Country: United States Phone: (314) 707-7373 International Phone: 314-707-7373 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 1469 Total Number of Listings: 29976 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order Description: 4-BARRELED Antique SHARPS .22 Pepperbox Pistol With Fancy Sculpted Gutta Percha Grips Here we present an antique Sharps Model 1A Pepperbox Pistol, made circa 1866 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Christian Sharps invented his famously 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 right side of the frame reads “C.SHARPS & Co./PHILADA. PA.”. The right side reads “C.SHARPS/PATENT 1859”. Grips are fancy sculpted gutta percha with a scroll motif. The overall condition is very good. The metal surfaces are dark with age with traces of the original silver finish. The markings are clear and legible. The grips are in fine condition. The bores are very good with sharp rifling. The action is excellent, very crisp, with functional rotating firing pin. Here is a sweet little gun! Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 2-1/2 inches. Caliber: .22 Rimfire Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $900 #5355 SOLD Antique: Yes |