LOT OF 2 SHARPS MODEL 3 FOUR-BARREL DERRINGERS.

LOT OF 2 SHARPS MODEL 3 FOUR-BARREL DERRINGERS. 1) Model 3B, SN 3927, with 3-1/2″ bbl cluster, tiny half moon front sight and 1-line Sharps address. Right side of frame has Sharps Patent markings. Firing pin is frame mounted and the bbl release button is on left side just below the standing breech and it has a spur trigger. Mounted with smooth 2-pc Gutta Percha grips. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 2,000 of this model Sharps was produced. 2) Model 3D, SN 5848, with 3-1/2″ bbl cluster, tiny half moon front sight and 1-line Sharps address. Right side of frame has Sharps Patent markings. Firing pin is frame mounted and the bbl release button is on the left side somewhat forward of the standing breech with a plunger type release. Mounted with 2-pc checkered Gutta Percha grips. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 2,500 of this model Sharps was produced. PROVENANCE: 1) Eric Vaule (1983); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Extremely fine plus, all matching, probably unfired. Bbl cluster retains 96-97% strong glossy orig blue with a few minor scattered spots of light surface spotting and some minor thinning; frame & hammer retain virtually all of their brilliant orig case colors; grips are sound with crisp edges. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 2) Fine to very fine, all matching. Bbl cluster retains about 90% strong glossy orig blue with scattered surface spotting; frame retains bright case colors on sides, faded over standing breech and grip frame; left grip has a crack in bottom edge, otherwise grips are sound showing light diamond point wear; Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores, possibly unfired. 4-45348, 45349 JR103 (4,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1759	$8,050.00	LOT OF 2 SHARPS MODEL 3 FOUR-BARREL DERRINGERS. 1) Model 3B, SN 3927, with 3-1/2″ bbl cluster, tiny half moon front sight and 1-line Sharps address. Right side of frame has Sharps Patent markings. Firing pin is frame mounted and the bbl release button is on left side just below the standing breech and it has a spur trigger. Mounted with smooth 2-pc Gutta Percha grips. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 2,000 of this model Sharps was produced. 2) Model 3D, SN 5848, with 3-1/2″ bbl cluster, tiny half moon front sight and 1-line Sharps address. Right side of frame has Sharps Patent markings. Firing pin is frame mounted and the bbl release button is on the left side somewhat forward of the standing breech with a plunger type release. Mounted with 2-pc checkered Gutta Percha grips. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 2,500 of this model Sharps was produced. PROVENANCE: 1) Eric Vaule (1983); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Extremely fine plus, all matching, probably unfired. Bbl cluster retains 96-97% strong glossy orig blue with a few minor scattered spots of light surface spotting and some minor thinning; frame & hammer retain virtually all of their brilliant orig case colors; grips are sound with crisp edges. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. 2) Fine to very fine, all matching. Bbl cluster retains about 90% strong glossy orig blue with scattered surface spotting; frame retains bright case colors on sides, faded over standing breech and grip frame; left grip has a crack in bottom edge, otherwise grips are sound showing light diamond point wear; Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores, possibly unfired. 4-45348, 45349 JR103 (4,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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