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Antique Sharps Breech-Loading 4-Shot Pepperbox Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:425.00 USD
Antique Sharps Breech-Loading 4-Shot Pepperbox Pistol
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Antique Sharps Breech-Loading 4-Shot Pepperbox Pistol, Model 1B, #2669, .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 left-side barrel release button, hammer with rotating striker, integral spurtrigger sheath and gripstraps; 1-pc. varnished walnut grips. Mfg'd ca. 1859-74. Condition is very good retaining no original finishes. Grips are sound showing wear at bottom sides. Edges and markings are sharp, metal is smooth and clean, barrel lockup is tight. Action is crisp, bores are bright showing light-to-moderate frosting, sharp rifling. Est.: $400-$600. (Antique)