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Antique Sharps No. 1-C 4-Barrel Pepperbox

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD
Antique Sharps No. 1-C 4-Barrel Pepperbox
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Antique Sharps No. 1-C Four-Barrel Pepperbox Pistol, #2846, .22 RF cal., blued 2.5'' barrel cluster has tiny pin front sight, slides forward for cartridge loading/extraction; silver-plated brass frame with integral spurtrigger sheath and gripstraps, has a circular ''C. Sharps/Patent 1859'' marking on left side, and ''C. Sharps & Co./Philada. PA'' on right, a front barrel release button, and hammer with sequential rotating firing pin; varnished one-piece rosewood grips. Mfg'd ca. 1859-74. Condition is near fine. Barrel retains traces of original finish, mixing with a smooth gunmetal gray; frame retains 85%-90% original silver-plate, darkened with tarnish. Grips are smooth and solid with highpoint wear at butt sides and retain most of their glossy varnish. Action is tight and smooth; bores are bright with distinct rifling; barrel sliding mechanism is secure and tight. Est.: $600-$800. (Antique)