LOT OF 2 SCARCE SHARPS BREECH LOADING SINGLE SHOT PISTOLS.

LOT OF 2 SCARCE SHARPS BREECH LOADING SINGLE SHOT PISTOLS. 1) First type. Cal. 34. SN 283. Blue & color case hardened with 5″ tapered rnd bbl, brass post front sight and mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips. Right grip is numbered to this pistol on the inside, left grip has been altered inside obliterating the SN. Left side of frame is marked in an oval “SHARPS PATENT / ARMS MFED / FAIR MOUNT / PHIL’A PA.” According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only 500 of these pistols were manufactured in several calibers during the period 1854-57. 2) Second type. Cal. 36. SN 569. All blue finish with 6-3/8″ tapered rnd bbl, tiny brass half moon front sight with knurled bands at muzzle & breech ends. Frame has Sharps markings on both sides and it is mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips serial numbered to this pistol. PROVENANCE: Dixie Gun Works (1977); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Very good. Bbl & frame retain an artificially aged patina with some very fine pitting; grips are slightly battered, showing heavy wear and a hand worn patina. Trigger return spring is broken, otherwise mechanics are fine; strong bore with scattered pitting. 2) Fine to very fine, all matching including grips; bbl retains 75-80% thin orig blue with some minor, fine surface rust; frame retains 60-70% strong orig blue, bright on right side, thin on left side; front & back straps retain strong blue; lever & hammer retain dark case colors; grips are sound showing light wear and retain most of their orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45329, 4-45489-1 JR122 (5,000-10,000)

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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	1758	$9,775.00	LOT OF 2 SCARCE SHARPS BREECH LOADING SINGLE SHOT PISTOLS. 1) First type. Cal. 34. SN 283. Blue & color case hardened with 5″ tapered rnd bbl, brass post front sight and mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips. Right grip is numbered to this pistol on the inside, left grip has been altered inside obliterating the SN. Left side of frame is marked in an oval “SHARPS PATENT / ARMS MFED / FAIR MOUNT / PHIL’A PA.” According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only 500 of these pistols were manufactured in several calibers during the period 1854-57. 2) Second type. Cal. 36. SN 569. All blue finish with 6-3/8″ tapered rnd bbl, tiny brass half moon front sight with knurled bands at muzzle & breech ends. Frame has Sharps markings on both sides and it is mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips serial numbered to this pistol. PROVENANCE: Dixie Gun Works (1977); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Very good. Bbl & frame retain an artificially aged patina with some very fine pitting; grips are slightly battered, showing heavy wear and a hand worn patina. Trigger return spring is broken, otherwise mechanics are fine; strong bore with scattered pitting. 2) Fine to very fine, all matching including grips; bbl retains 75-80% thin orig blue with some minor, fine surface rust; frame retains 60-70% strong orig blue, bright on right side, thin on left side; front & back straps retain strong blue; lever & hammer retain dark case colors; grips are sound showing light wear and retain most of their orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45329, 4-45489-1 JR122 (5,000-10,000) 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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