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C. SHARPS & Co. FIRST MODEL, 3rd VARIATION

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:225.00 USD Estimated At:450.00 - 600.00 USD
C. SHARPS & Co. FIRST MODEL, 3rd VARIATION

PEPPERBOX PISTOL. Cal. 22 Short RF. S# 15876. Bbls. 2 1/2" w/ sm. brass bead, matching # & corresponding notch on frame. Mfg. 1859-1874 (all Sharps Pepperboxes) as First Model & generally referred to as Model 1C (3rd variation) having fluted standing breech, rounded profile to top of grips, bbl. release at front under frame & numbered 1-26000. Plated brass frame w/ balance being iron. CONDITION: variable w/ bbls. appearing good having cleaned oxidation & brown patina tone. Very good frame & grips w/ areas of worn plating & light scratches. Proper mechanical functioning & indexing. Fair bores w/ worn rifling & cleaned even pitting. (01-22336/NW). ANTIQUE. $450-600.