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Lot 4171:Four Sharps Four-Barrel Pepperbox Pistols

February 23rd, 2025|Bedford, TX

Lot 4171:Four Sharps Four-Barrel Pepperbox Pistols

February 23rd, 2025|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,000 - $1,600

A) Sharps Model 3 Pepperbox Pistol

Manufactured c. 1859-1874.

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

Details

ManufacturerSharps & Hankins

ModelPepperbox

TypePistol

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge32 RF

Barrel3 1/2 inch fluted

Finishblue

Griphard rubber

Bore conditionThe bores are darkened with pitting/oxidation and visible rifling.

Item LocationBedford, TX

B) Sharps Pepperbox Pistol Frame

Manufactured in 1859-1874, barrel group is absent.

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

Details

ManufacturerSharps C & Company

ModelPepperbox

TypeReceiver

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gaugenot marked

Barrelabsent

Finishbright

Gripantique ivory

Bore conditionAbsent.

Item LocationBedford, TX

C) Sharps Model 1A Pepperbox Pistol

Manufactured c. 1859-1874.

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

Details

ManufacturerSharps C & Company

ModelPepperbox

TypePistol

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge22 RF

Barrel2 1/2 inch fluted

Finishblue

Griprosewood

Bore conditionThe bores are darkened with light pitting/oxidation and visible rifling.

Item LocationBedford, TX

D) Sharps Model 4C Pepperbox Pistol

Made c.1859-1874.

ConditionGood, 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.

Details

ManufacturerSharps C & Company

ModelPepperbox

TypePistol

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge32 RF

Barrel2 1/4 inch fluted

Finishblue

Gripbone

Bore conditionThe bores are dark with pitting/oxidation and faint rifling.

Item LocationBedford, TX