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Engraved Antique Sharps 4-Barrel Spurtrigger Pepperbox Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD
Engraved Antique Sharps 4-Barrel Spurtrigger Pepperbox Pistol
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Engraved Antique Sharps 4-Barrel Spurtrigger Pepperbox Pistol, Model 1A, #2606, .22 RF cal., 2.5" barrel group marked "C. Sharps & Co., Philada, PA" at left and "C. Sharps Patent 1859" at right, slides forward to load/eject; floral-engraved brass frame has barrel release pushbutton at lower front, standing breech, central hammer with rotating striker, integral spurtrigger sheath and gripstraps marked "2606" at butt, 1-pc. deep floral relief gutta percha grips. Mfg'd ca. 1859-74. Condition is very good retaining no original finishes but clean metal with sharp edges, markings and engraving. Grips are sound with light marks at bottom. Action is crisp, bores show erosion and good rifling. Engraved Sharps pepperboxes are very rare. Est.: $600-$900. (Antique)