SHARPS MODEL 2C FOUR BARREL DERRINGER.

SHARPS MODEL 2C FOUR BARREL DERRINGER. SN 3971. Cal. 30 RF. Usual configuration with 3″ bbl cluster, brass pin front sight, fluted standing breech with rounded grip to frame juncture & bbl release under the bottom front of the frame. Mounted with very nicely figured, smooth, 2-pc walnut grips. It has manufacturer & patent markings on the sides around the hammer screw. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were approximately 5,000 of this model produced by the time they were discontinued in 1874. They were extremely popular with gentlemen from all walks of life both in the big cities and on the American Frontier especially with gamblers & ladies of the evening. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain about 50% orig blue, mostly in the flutes, thin on the outer diameters. Frame retains traces of orig nickel having been cleaned to bright brass. Grips are sound showing light wear and retain about all of the restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bores with light pitting. 4-49602 JR87 (500-1,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	2278	$1,265.00	SHARPS MODEL 2C FOUR BARREL DERRINGER. SN 3971. Cal. 30 RF. Usual configuration with 3″ bbl cluster, brass pin front sight, fluted standing breech with rounded grip to frame juncture & bbl release under the bottom front of the frame. Mounted with very nicely figured, smooth, 2-pc walnut grips. It has manufacturer & patent markings on the sides around the hammer screw. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were approximately 5,000 of this model produced by the time they were discontinued in 1874. They were extremely popular with gentlemen from all walks of life both in the big cities and on the American Frontier especially with gamblers & ladies of the evening. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain about 50% orig blue, mostly in the flutes, thin on the outer diameters. Frame retains traces of orig nickel having been cleaned to bright brass. Grips are sound showing light wear and retain about all of the restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bores with light pitting. 4-49602 JR87 (500-1,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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