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Antique Sharps Breech-Loading 4-Shot Pepperbox Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD
Antique Sharps Breech-Loading 4-Shot Pepperbox Pistol
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Antique Sharps Breech-Loading 4-Shot Pepperbox Pistol, Model 1A, #53761, .22 RF cal., 2.5" square barrel group slides forward for loading/extraction; brass frame marked "C. Sharps Patent 1859" at left and "C. Sharps & Co. Philada, PA" at right in circular panels about the hammer screw, has lower-front barrel release button, hammer with rotating striker, integral spurtrigger sheath and gripstraps; 1-pc. deep-relief floral gutta percha grips. Mfg'd ca. 1859-74. Condition is fine retaining approx. 90% original nickel. Grips are sound showing light highpoint wear. Edges and markings are sharp, finish is smooth and bright, barrel lockup is tight. Action is crisp (but trigger doesn't drop hammer), bores show overall erosion, fair rifling. Est.: $400-$600. (Antique)