Guns International #: 100856513
Seller's Inventory #: 21870

Category - Antique Pepperbox - Sharps Pistols

Category
Antique Pepperbox
Sharps Pistols

Antique SHARPS & Co. 4 Barrel 30 Pepperbox Pistol

Description:

Antique SHARPS & Co. 4 Barrel 30 Pepperbox Pistol

UNIQUE 19th Century HIDEOUT Gun in .30 Rimfire

Here we present an antique Christian Sharps & Co. Model 2 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 revolving firing pin. 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 is in very good condition. The barrel cluster retains a bit of original finish. The markings are clear and legible. The grips are in good condition. The bores are in good condition and the action is functional.

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

Barrel is 3 inches in length.

Caliber: .30 rimfire

Bore is in good condition and the firing mechanism is functional.

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Own a very interesting 19th Century American self-defense pistol!

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$850

#21870

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Antique: Yes