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Rare Antique Sharps Breech-Loading 4-Shot Pepperbox Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD
Rare Antique Sharps Breech-Loading 4-Shot Pepperbox Pistol
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Rare Antique Sharps Breech-Loading 4-Shot Pepperbox Pistol, Model 1D, #22711, .22 RF cal., 2.5" square barrel group slides forward for loading/extraction; iron frame marked "22711" at butt, has lower-front 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 approx. 20% original blue and traces of darkened case colors. Grips are smooth with 65% finish. Edges and markings are sharp, barrel lockup is tight. Action is crisp, bores show moderate erosion and vestigial rifling. Quite rare, as only approx. 1,100 were mfg'd. Est.: $750-$1,000. (Antique)