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SCARCE SHARPS BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION SINGLE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
SCARCE SHARPS BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION SINGLE

SHOT PISTOL. 36 cal. S#707. Scarce pistol rarely seen made mid-1850s, standard configuration pellet primed, 6.25” tapered barrel with knurled flange at breech, marked on frame: “C. SHARPS & CO’S / RIFLE WORKS / PHILA. PA.” & “C.SHARPS/PATENT/1848-52”. Burl walnut grips, knurled screw-in oiler in butt cap. CONDITION: fine overall, gray iron patina with strong traces of bright blue, about 90% original factory varnish, good mechanics, good rifled bore. (01-21499/JS). ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.