Guns International #: 102388877
Seller's Inventory #: 230138

Category - Civil War Revolvers - Antique Pepperbox

Category
Civil War Revolvers
Antique Pepperbox

Antique CIVIL WAR Era C. SHARPS Model 2 .30 Cal. Rimfire PEPPERBOX Revolver 4 Shot WILD WEST Self Defense Pocket Gun

Description:
Antique CIVIL WAR Era C. SHARPS Model 2 .30 Cal. Rimfire PEPPERBOX Revolver

4 Shot WILD WEST Self Defense Pocket Gun

Here we present an antique Sharps Model 2 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.

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. Good bores. Markings are legible. The grips are solid old replacements, and easily slide on the frame. Numbers match.

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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$1250

#230138
 

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Antique: Yes