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C.H. BALLARDS & C. SHARPS CO. DERRINGERS.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 1,250.00 USD
C.H. BALLARDS & C. SHARPS CO. DERRINGERS.
1) C.H. BALLARDS SINGLE SHOT. Cal. 41 RF. S# 2303. Bbl. 2 13/16" rnd. w/ oct. shank & brass semi circular front sight. Top flat is marked "BALLARDS", left flat is marked "C.H. BALLARD" over partially visible Worchester MA address. Silver finished brass singe shot action w/ spur trigger & center mounted hammer. Bbl. tips down for loading. 2 Piece walnut bird's head grips. Estimated quantity of a few thousand mfg. in the 1870s. CONDITION: frame retains 90% silver finish exhibiting a light tarnish. Bbl. has cleaned gray appearance w/ pitting on left flat. Grips have good refinish. Dark pitted bore w/ worn rifling. (01-16926/DS). 2) C. SHARPS & CO. MODEL 1B 4 BARREL. Cal. 22 RF. S# illegible starting w/ "8". Bbls. 2 1/2" four shot fluted cluster. Brass frame w/ spur trigger having center hammer w/ rotating firing pin. 2 Piece walnut grips. CONDITION: frame has mild brass patina retaining silver finish only in inside areas. Bbls. have faded to gray showing light pitting. Latch does not hold properly. Grips show heavy wear & handling marks. Dark bores w/ pitting retaining partially intact rifling. (01-16927/DS). BOTH ANTIQUE. $750-1,250.