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Sharps Model 1B Pepperbox Pistol

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:500.00 CAD Estimated At:NA
Sharps Model 1B Pepperbox Pistol
serial #12152, 22 RF, 2 1/2'' four-barrel cluster with oxidized bores showing some scattered bright areas and generally strong rifling. The barrels retain about 85% original bright blue showing some light oxidation speckling and flaking to gray-brown patina. The frame retains about 90-92% original silver finish that shows some wear along the high edges to ocher brass and scattered fine bubbling, the silver taking on a lovely tarnish overall. The hammer and trigger are a dark gray patina, the hammer back spring retaining good fire blue, and the markings remain mostly strong except for the patent date on the left side of the frame which was lightly struck. The smooth rosewood panels retain strong original varnish throughout, the left panel rating very fine showing a thin sliver missing at the heel and the right panel rating excellent. The barrels lock-up well and the action seems to function well mechanically with properly rotating nose. A fine Sharps pepperbox. (13A11777-25) {ANTIQUE} (700/900)
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