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Lot #4172

Lot 4171: Four Sharps Four-Barrel Pepperbox Pistols

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Lot 4171: Four Sharps Four-Barrel Pepperbox Pistols

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) Sharps Model 3 Pepperbox Pistol

Manufacturer: Sharps & Hankins
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch fluted
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 437
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bores are darkened with pitting/oxidation and visible rifling.
Description:

Manufactured c. 1859-1874.

Rating Definition:

Good, with much of the refinished blue, scattered light pitting, and a few light handling marks on the grips. Mechanically functions.



B) Sharps Pepperbox Pistol Frame

Manufacturer: Sharps C & Company
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Receiver
Gauge: not marked
Barrel: absent
Finish: bright
Grip: antique ivory
Stock:
Item Views: 437
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Absent.
Description:

Manufactured in 1859-1874, barrel group is absent.

Rating Definition:

Good, with attractively aged brass, a few markings softened, and a few hairline age cracks in the grips. Mechanically functions with barrels absent.



C) Sharps Model 1A Pepperbox Pistol

Manufacturer: Sharps C & Company
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch fluted
Finish: blue
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 437
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bores are darkened with light pitting/oxidation and visible rifling.
Description:

Manufactured c. 1859-1874.

Rating Definition:

Fair, with brown patina, aged brass, some softened markings, and mild wear/minor chips on the grips. Mechanically functions.



D) Sharps Model 4C Pepperbox Pistol

Manufacturer: Sharps C & Company
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 2 1/4 inch fluted
Finish: blue
Grip: bone
Stock:
Item Views: 437
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bores are dark with pitting/oxidation and faint rifling.
Description:

Made c.1859-1874.

Rating Definition:

Good, with mostly grey patina, scattered light-mild pitting, and a few light handling marks on the replacement grips. Firing pin does not rotate properly, otherwise mechanically fine.



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