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Lot #118

Lot 117: Two C. Sharps Four Barrel Pepperbox Pistols

Collector's Lot of Two C. Sharps Four Barrel Pepperbox Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Lot 117: Two C. Sharps Four Barrel Pepperbox Pistols

Collector's Lot of Two C. Sharps Four Barrel Pepperbox Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) C. Sharps Model 4B Four Barrel Pepperbox Pistol

Manufacturer: C. Sharps
Model: Bulldog
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 2 3/8 inch fluted
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2031
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 28
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured from 1859 to 1874. Standard patent frame markings along with "KITTREDGE/CIN. O.", checkered barrel release on left side of frame and bird head grips. Barrel cluster is numbered to gun.

Rating Definition:

Very good. The pistol has a mottled gray patina with the barrel cluster retaining 30% original blue finish in the protected areas. There is some very scattered mild pitting. The grips are fine with a small chip missing from the left panel, an area of chipping on the right panel, and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.



B) C. Sharps Model 1B Four Barrel Pepperbox Pistol

Manufacturer: C. Sharps
Model: 1
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch fluted
Finish: blue/silver
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2031
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 28
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured from 1859 to 1874. Standard patent and maker markings on the sides of the frame, checkered barrel release and smooth grips. Barrel cluster is numbered to gun.

Rating Definition:

Fine. The barrel cluster retains 40% of the original blue, mostly in and around the protected areas with the balance a smooth gray patina showing some light pitting towards the muzzles. The frame retains 90% original silver plating. The grips are very fine with most of the varnish remaining, a small surface chip near the butt and some very minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.



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