RARE PAIR CASED SHARPS FIRST TYPE BREECH-LOADING SINGLE SHOT PISTOLS.

SN 4,319. This is a beautiful pair of the earliest Philadelphia produced Sharps pistols about 1856. This pair includes SN 4 which was made without bolster which few examples are known and less than 75 were made. A total of less than 500 small frame single shot pistols were made and our second example is SN 319 which has bolster. Both these guns conform to other surviving specimens with 5″ bbls, 34 Cal. with 5-lands and grooves. These guns also utilize Sharps pellet priming system. Guns were blued and case hardend. These exceptionally well made guns appear to have frames and grip straps machined together from a single block of metal. Matching SNs are found internally on breech blocks, left side of grip frame and on each left grip and externally on left side of lever and on backstrap. SN 4 is pictured and detailed on p.109 of of Frank Sellers text Sharps Firearms. This is a fine pair of scarce pistols including the rarely encountered early first type made without bolster. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: SN 4 is very good to fine overall retaining strong traces of bright finish in protected areas. Metal overall is mottled gray with fine pin prick pitting in areas. Stocks are well fit with numerous small scratches and dents, still retaining about 50% orig varnished finish. Mechanically gun functions well with crisp bore. SN 319 is also very good to fine overall with remnants of an old refinish especially on frame. There are scattered areas of freckling and pin-prick pitting with small dents and dings on top of bolster and frame. There is a crack in the lever spring. Stocks are well fit retaining about 30% of their orig varnish. Mechanically gun functions well and bore exhibits strong, crisp rifling. Markings are crisp on both guns. Accompanying casing is for display only but present guns nicely including four reproduction cartridge packs. 4-54365 JS214 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3256

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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
	3256	$12,075.00	RARE PAIR CASED SHARPS FIRST TYPE BREECH-LOADING SINGLE SHOT PISTOLS. SN 4,319. This is a beautiful pair of the earliest Philadelphia produced Sharps pistols about 1856. This pair includes SN 4 which was made without bolster which few examples are known and less than 75 were made. A total of less than 500 small frame single shot pistols were made and our second example is SN 319 which has bolster. Both these guns conform to other surviving specimens with 5″ bbls, 34 Cal. with 5-lands and grooves. These guns also utilize Sharps pellet priming system. Guns were blued and case hardend. These exceptionally well made guns appear to have frames and grip straps machined together from a single block of metal. Matching SNs are found internally on breech blocks, left side of grip frame and on each left grip and externally on left side of lever and on backstrap. SN 4 is pictured and detailed on p.109 of of Frank Sellers text Sharps Firearms. This is a fine pair of scarce pistols including the rarely encountered early first type made without bolster. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: SN 4 is very good to fine overall retaining strong traces of bright finish in protected areas. Metal overall is mottled gray with fine pin prick pitting in areas. Stocks are well fit with numerous small scratches and dents, still retaining about 50% orig varnished finish. Mechanically gun functions well with crisp bore. SN 319 is also very good to fine overall with remnants of an old refinish especially on frame. There are scattered areas of freckling and pin-prick pitting with small dents and dings on top of bolster and frame. There is a crack in the lever spring. Stocks are well fit retaining about 30% of their orig varnish. Mechanically gun functions well and bore exhibits strong, crisp rifling. Markings are crisp on both guns. Accompanying casing is for display only but present guns nicely including four reproduction cartridge packs. 4-54365 JS214 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3256 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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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RARE PAIR CASED SHARPS FIRST TYPE BREECH-LOADING SINGLE SHOT PISTOLS.