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Antique Christian SHARPS .22 “PEPPERBOX” Pistol
Guns International #: 101191239 Seller's Inventory #: 8447
Category: Sharps Pistols - Antique Pepperbox
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:
Antique Christian SHARPS .22 “PEPPERBOX” Pistol
With Unique Sculpted Gutta Percha Grips
Here we present an antique Sharps Model 1 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 left side reads “C.SHARPS/PATENT 1859”.
The overall condition is good with the exception of the grips. The barrel cluster is semi-bright. The markings are legible. The numbers match. The fancy gutta percha grips have seen better days as both are damaged. The left panel is no longer retained by the fitting on the underside of the grip frame. The bores are in good shape. The action is excellent, strong and crisp. The rotating firing pin works perfectly.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 2-½ inch cluster.
Caliber: .22 Rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$800
#8447
SOLD
Antique: Yes