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UNIQUE Antique SHARPS 4-Barrel PEPPERBOX Pistol
Guns International #: 101065264 Seller's Inventory #: 6243
Category: Antique Pepperbox - Sharps Pistols
Seller's Information
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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
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
UNIQUE Antique SHARPS 4-Barrel PEPPERBOX Pistol
Chambered for 4 Shots of .22 Rimfire
Here we present an antique Sharps Pepperbox Pistol in .22 Rimfire, 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.
This one features fancy sculpted gutta percha grips. The right side of the frame reads “C.SHARPS&CO./PHILADA. PA.”. The left side reads “C.SHARPS/PATENT 1859”.
The overall condition is fair. The metal surfaces bear a mild patina with the barrel having spots of heavier oxidation. Most of the markings are legible. The bores are in good condition with strong rifling. The grips are in good condition, showing a little wear from use. The action is functional but the rotating firing pin only functions in two of the four positions.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 1-½ inches.
Caliber: .22 Rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$800
#6243
SOLD
Antique: Yes