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Antique SHARPS 4-Shot PEPPERBOX .22 Rimfire Pistol
Guns International #: 101118618 Seller's Inventory #: 7218
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
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1052
Total Number of Listings: 42333
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
Antique SHARPS 4-Shot PEPPERBOX .22 Rimfire Pistol
Great Civil War Era Pocket Pistol!
Here we present an antique C. Sharps & Co. .22 Rimfire Pepperbox Pistol, made from 1859-1874 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was made by the man made famous for his namesake carbine, Christian Sharps. It is a very interesting design for a pocket gun as it has four fixed barrels in a square configuration, and the firing pin rotates 90 degrees with every pull of the hammer. A button on the front of the frame allows all four barrels to slide forward enough to load and unload. While Smith & Wesson cornered the market on cartridge revolvers until 1869, Sharps invented and produced an innovative pistol with a revolving firing pin and stationary barrels as to not violate patents.
The left side of the frame is marked “C. SHARPS/PATENT 1859”. The right side is marked “C. SHARPS & CO./PHILADA. PA”.
The overall condition is fair. The barrel has a gray patina with some light pitting. The markings are clear and legible. Serial numbers match. The gutta percha grips have a pin through the right panel to help attach. The bores are fair with good rifling. The action on this pistol is strong and the rotating firing pin is functional.
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.
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$600
#7218
SOLD
Antique: Yes