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Sharps Model 2A .30 Cal Pepperbox Pistol Civil War Inscribed Sutler 105th New York HISTORY
Guns International #: 100988182 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Pepperbox - Sharps Pistols
Seller's Information
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Seller: Jeremiah Johnson Trading
Company: Jeremiah Johnson Trading
Member Since: 1/27/12
First Name: Greg
Last Name: Schimetschek
State: Connecticut
Zip: 06423
Country: United States
Phone: (860) 873-1092
Number of Active Listings: 2
Total Number of Listings: 215
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Check (personal checks take 7-10 days to clear), money order, credit card (no fee), or wire
About Us: Jeremiah Johnson Trading is one of the most experienced and trusted dealers of pre-1899 antique arms with over 40 years of collecting. We specialize in Colt, Winchester, Remington, Smith & Wesson, Parker, large-bore fowling guns, Revolutionary & Civil War arms, collectible Bowie & folding knives and more! We are also avid collectors of historic race cars & memorabilia. Visit us online at jeremiahjohnsontrading or find us on Facebook and Instagram.
Description:
Jeremiah Johnson Trading is one of the most experienced dealers of fine antique arms, with over 30 years of collecting. We also specialize in a vast array of collectibles, including western memorabilia, antique cars & automobilia, Revolutionary & Civil War relics, early Bowie & folding knives, and period nautical artifacts. Visit us online at JeremiahJohnsonTrading or find us on Facebook. Our shop is located at 1618 Saybrook Rd. Haddam, CT. Look for the gold '55 Chevy road sign! ~Trades and offers are always considered~ Very Rare & Unique Identified Civil War Sutler Inscribed Sharps Model 2A 4-Shot Pepperbox Pocket Pistol, .30 RF, mfg. ca. early 1860's. Sutlers during the Civil War were army appointed merchants who would follow the army and supply men in the field with regular goods. Generally one sutler was appointed to a regiment. These dealers were crucial in keeping the men supplied with goods that the army either didn't offer or could not supply fast enough. In all our years of collecting this is the only firearm we have encountered that was identified to a Civil War sutler. Production of the Sharps Pepperbox began just prior to the Civil War and the guns proved to be handy privately purchased pocket guns for soldiers. This example is period inscribed on the right side of the frame "J. L. Myers / Sutler 105 N.Y.". Little information is available regarding the specific sutlers that existed, though they numbered in the thousands, however it would seem that J. L. Myers was the sutler to the 105th New York Infantry, aka "The Le Roy" Regiment, and this pistol was his personal property. The 105th New York was formed on March 15th, 1862 and participated in the Battles of Cedar Mountain, Second Bull Run, South Mountain, Antietam, And Fredericksburg. In March of 1863 the 105th was consolidated into the 94th New York Infantry who went onto to fight at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, where they took particularly heavy losses on the first and third days of fighting, as well as Cold Harbor, Petersburg, White Oak Ridge, Five Forks, and the Appomattox Campaign among others. The pistol remains in very nice totally original condition showing vivid traces of bluing within protected area of the barrel, the balance having faded to plum/gray. The brass frame shows approximately 25% original Silver finish which has turned black with age. The remainder of the brass has turned a pleasing mellow patina. The checkered gutta percha grips fit perfect and show light wear. There is a tightly repaired old crack vertically through the right grip with a tiny old chip on the left front toe. Matching serial numbers on the butt and under the barrels with clear Sharps markings. The action and rotating firing pin are crisp and function flawlessly. The barrels release and lock up tightly against the frame as they should. Fair bores with strong sharp rifling front to back and moderately scattered blackpowder frosting. This is a very special pistol that tells a little known yet vastly important aspect of the Civil War. It would certainly make a unique and prominent addition to any Civil War collection. No FFL required on pre-1899 firearms or contemporary muzzleloaders. No sales of modern firearms or antique arms that may potentially fire modern ammunition to the state of California, Washington D. C. or any of the five counties of New York City. Any handgun, including antiques, that are shipped to the state of New Jersey must be shipped to an FFL holder. No sales of Ivory to the states of New York, New Jersey or California. No sales of Bear parts to the states of Alaska, California, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Virginia, or West Virginia. No international sales of Ivory or animal parts whatsoever. Payment can be made by way of money order, banker's check, or personal check (Please allow 7-10 days for clearance on personal checks). Credit cards accepted for antique arms (no additional fees). Non-firing items may be purchased through PayPal. If not satisfied with an item within 3 days of receiving it, simply return the item in the same condition as shipped for a full refund, minus return shipping costs. Cleaning, disassembly, or altering of a firearm in any way will void inspection privileges. Layaway may be allowed upon negotiation, but will void inspection privileges. Buyer pays actual shipping & insurance costs. We primarily ship USPS unless restrictions deem UPS necessary. FFL is required on all firearms manufactured after 1898 (mfg. 1899-present). C&R is acceptable for any firearm manufactured over 50 years ago from the current date. Jeremiah Johnson Trading sells antiques only. Any firearms occasionally sold through Gun from our personal collection that do require an FFL or C&R are shipped through a licensed FFL dealer. All firearms are sold as collector's items and are not warranted safe for shooting. Please consult a competent gunsmith prior to shooting any firearm. International orders are allowed for antique muzzleloaders and arms that fire obsolete ammunition only, no modern firearms or antique firearms that can potentially fire modern ammunition will be shipped outside of the United States. All prices are in American U.S. dollars. Message or call with any questions about this firearm, or any of our other items at 860-873-1092 (office) or 860-345-2100 (shop).
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Sharps
Model: 2A
Caliber Info: .30
Extras: Inscribed