SHARPS FACTORY ENGRAVED BREECH LOADING 4-SHOT PEPPERBOX PISTOL.

SN 13480. Cal. 22 RF. 2-1/2″ bbl cluster. Blue and silver finish. 2-piece ivory grips. SN is struck on the bottom of the bbl cluster and butt of the grip frame. Bbl cluster is otherwise unmarked. Left side of frame is marked “C. SHARPS PATENT 1859” in a circle around hammer screw. Right side of frame is marked “C. SHARPS & CO PHILAD. PA.” in a circle around hammer screw. Frame is engraved in a scroll and floral pattern with checkerboard accents. Scallop decorated on apron behind hammer with engraving down backstrap. Butt has SN in a riband. Grip holding plate has scallop decoration. Frame has a dovetail steel repair at the locking point. PROVENANCE: The spectacular collections of Ray Bentley featuring the finest and rarest deluxe antique Winchesters in the world. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl cluster shows remnants of blue finish in protected areas with the balance being a mottled blue-gray patina. Bores are dark. Frame shows traces of silver plate in protected areas. Engraving and markings are sharp. Grips are fine, intact and show a deep mellow patina. Mechanics need attention. Pistol does not stay on full cock. A nice example of an engraved model 1A Sharps pepperbox pistol. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 53094-37 TEP (2,500-3,000) ESA – Lot 2319

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018

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
	2319	$2,012.50	SHARPS FACTORY ENGRAVED BREECH LOADING 4-SHOT PEPPERBOX PISTOL. SN 13480. Cal. 22 RF. 2-1/2″ bbl cluster. Blue and silver finish. 2-piece ivory grips. SN is struck on the bottom of the bbl cluster and butt of the grip frame. Bbl cluster is otherwise unmarked. Left side of frame is marked “C. SHARPS PATENT 1859” in a circle around hammer screw. Right side of frame is marked “C. SHARPS & CO PHILAD. PA.” in a circle around hammer screw. Frame is engraved in a scroll and floral pattern with checkerboard accents. Scallop decorated on apron behind hammer with engraving down backstrap. Butt has SN in a riband. Grip holding plate has scallop decoration. Frame has a dovetail steel repair at the locking point. PROVENANCE: The spectacular collections of Ray Bentley featuring the finest and rarest deluxe antique Winchesters in the world. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl cluster shows remnants of blue finish in protected areas with the balance being a mottled blue-gray patina. Bores are dark. Frame shows traces of silver plate in protected areas. Engraving and markings are sharp. Grips are fine, intact and show a deep mellow patina. Mechanics need attention. Pistol does not stay on full cock. A nice example of an engraved model 1A Sharps pepperbox pistol. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 53094-37 TEP (2,500-3,000) ESA – Lot 2319 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018 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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SHARPS FACTORY ENGRAVED BREECH LOADING 4-SHOT PEPPERBOX PISTOL.