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Antique Sharps Breech-Loading 4-Shot Pepperbox Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD
Antique Sharps Breech-Loading 4-Shot Pepperbox Pistol
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Antique Sharps Breech-Loading 4-Shot Pepperbox Pistol, Model 4C, #12824, .32 LRF cal., 3" square barrel group slides forward for loading/extraction; iron frame marked "C. Sharps Patent/Jan. 25, 1859" at right, has left-side barrel release button, hammer with rotating striker, integral spurtrigger sheath and "bird's head" gripstraps; 2-pc. varnished walnut grips. Mfg'd ca. 1859-74. Condition is very good retaining approx. 50% original blue and darkened case colors. Grips are smooth with approx. 75% finish. Edges and markings are sharp, barrel lockup is tight. Action is crisp, bores show moderate erosion and fair rifling. Est.: $600-$900. (Antique)