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Seller's Inventory #: 220072

Category - Civil War Revolvers - Antique Pepperbox

Category
Civil War Revolvers
Antique Pepperbox

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.

Christian Sharps began producing his pepperbox pistol commercially in 1859. In 1862, William Hankins joined the firm and the company became “Sharps & Hankins”. This 3rd Model pistol 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 very good. Original finish. Strong action, firing pin reaches all four positions. The bores are in good shape for their ages. Both grips remain firm and contain less than average wear. Legible markings.

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

Barrel is 2-1/2 inches.

Caliber: .32 Rimfire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1765

#220072
 

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Antique: Yes