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FINE Cased Christian SHARPS PEPPERBOX .22 Pistol
Guns International #: 101271294 Seller's Inventory #: 190349
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:
FINE Cased Christian SHARPS PEPPERBOX .22 Pistol
Fantastic Example w Sculpted Gutta Percha Grips!
Here we present an antique Sharps Model 1 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 specimen comes inside a handsome original fitted case. The right side of the pistol’s frame reads “C.SHARPS&CO./PHILADA. PA.” The left side reads “C.SHARPS/PATENT 1859”. The grips are fancy gutta percha.
The overall condition is fine. The blue finish is 95%. The markings are clear. The numbers match. The grips are fine. The bores are fine. The action is excellent with a fully functional firing pin.
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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$1850
#190349
SOLD
Antique: Yes