Guns International #: 101549156
Seller's Inventory #: 201264

Category - Antique Pepperbox - Civil War Revolvers

Category
Antique Pepperbox
Civil War Revolvers

Antique CIVIL WAR Era SHARPS Model 3 .32 Caliber Rimfire PEPPERBOX Revolver 4-Shot Self Defense Pocket Gun

Description:
Antique CIVIL WAR Era SHARPS Model 3 .32 Caliber Rimfire PEPPERBOX Revolver

4-Shot Self Defense Pocket Gun

Here we present an antique Sharps & Hankins Model 3 Pepperbox Revolver in .32 Rimfire, made circa 1862 to 1867 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. 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 very good. Nicely refinished; virtually complete blue finish. The action is strong and the firing pin rotates properly. The bores are in good shape. All numbers match with the markings remaining clear. The grips are firm. Here is a wonderful little pistol to collect and display!

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 3-1/2 inches.

Caliber: .32 Rimfire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1375

#201264
 

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Antique: Yes