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Antique CIVIL WAR Era C. SHARPS Model 2A .30 Caliber RF PEPPERBOX Revolver 4 Shot SELF DEFENSE Pocket Gun
Guns International #: 102281416 Seller's Inventory #: 220633
Category: Antique Pepperbox - Civil War Revolvers
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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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Description:
Antique CIVIL WAR Era C. SHARPS Model 2A .30 Caliber RF PEPPERBOX Revolver
4 Shot SELF DEFENSE Pocket Gun
Here we present an antique Sharps Model 2A Pepperbox Revolver in .30 Rimfire, made circa 1861 with a production run from 1859 to 1862 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Christian Sharps invented his famously namesake 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. In 1862, William Hankins joined the firm and the company became “Sharps & Hankins”. The 3rd Model pistol, which debuted in 1862, differed from the earlier models that began three years earlier. They were larger, .32 caliber as compared to .22 caliber, and had iron frames. When the partnership was dissolved in 1867, production of this model was stopped entirely. The 4th Model, or “birdshead” model was the last Sharps pepperbox produced. Production ceased with the death of Christian Sharps in 1874.
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. Strong action. The trigger is a replacement. The bores are in good shape. A small dent can be seen around the muzzle on the top right barrel. Numbers match. Both grips are in fine shape. Legible markings.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 3 inches.
Caliber: .30 Rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1500
#220633
SOLD
Antique: Yes