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Sharps 2C 4-Shot Pepperbox .30 Cal SN: 8248

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 300.00 USD
Sharps 2C 4-Shot Pepperbox .30 Cal SN: 8248
Manufactured circa 1859 to 1874. Features 3" barrel assembly that slides forward to load/unload, single action spur trigger, no front sight, groove rear sight. Bores are rough, dark & pitted, with traces of rifling. Barrel assembly is mostly bare metal with darker color in pits and in bottom of shallow dents. Brass frame retains traces of nickel finish that display puckering and peeling; brass is darkened with patina. Smooth wood grips are very good condition. Hammer does appear to retain a full cock notch; rotating striker appears to rotate properly, firing pin tip is broken. Frame marked on left "C. SHARPS / PATENT1859" Condition is NRA Fair - for Display Only *** Antique Firearm ***