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4-Shot 1860s Antique CHRISTIAN SHARPS .22 Caliber Rimfire PEPPERBOX Pistol With Unique Revolving Firing Pin!
Guns International #: 101458693 Seller's Inventory #: 20281
Category: Antique Pepperbox - Sharps Pistols
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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:
4-Shot 1860s Antique CHRISTIAN SHARPS .22 Caliber Rimfire PEPPERBOX Pistol
With Unique Revolving Firing Pin!
Here we present an antique Sharps Model 1A Pepperbox Pistol, made circa the 1860s with a production run of 1859 through 1874 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 overall condition is good. The action functions and the revolving firing pin does too. The bores are in good condition. The markings on frame are clear. A fantastic piece of American ingenuity from the mid-19th Century!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrels are 2-½ inches.
Caliber: .22 Rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1200
#20281
SOLD
Antique: Yes