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Auction archive: Lot number 1259

C. Sharps Pepperbox Pistol with Wood Case

Estimate
US$500 - US$1,000
Price realised:
US$660
Auction archive: Lot number 1259

C. Sharps Pepperbox Pistol with Wood Case

Estimate
US$500 - US$1,000
Price realised:
US$660
Beschreibung:

.22 Rimfire. 2.5" barrel length. SN: 24204. Bare brass frame with rounded edges and weakened marks, light pitting over barrels, floral pattern hardrubber grips, forward frame release, knurled sloped back hammer. Single-action 4-shot pepperbox pattern pistol with forward sliding barrels and bell-shaped grips. Item shows C.SHARPS & CO./PHILADA. PA to right frame and to left. Serial numbers to frame and barrels match. Comes in modern production wood case with red felt lining, brass clasp, and a spare mainspring in box. Condition: Good. Bores are dark with patina and light pitting throughout. Barrels and hammer show a gray patina while frame displays some light tarnish at seams. Grips have some light scratches and handling wear but retain fine details. Case shows some abrasions and scratches to exterior and gasp to staining. Mainspring in item has broken and can be heard rattling inside frame. Other components continue to function as intended.

Auction archive: Lot number 1259
Auction:
Datum:
28 Nov 2022
Auction house:
Cowan's Auctions, Inc.
Este Ave 6270
Cincinnati OH 45232
United States
info@cowans.com
+1 (0)513 8711670
+1 (0)513 8718670
Beschreibung:

.22 Rimfire. 2.5" barrel length. SN: 24204. Bare brass frame with rounded edges and weakened marks, light pitting over barrels, floral pattern hardrubber grips, forward frame release, knurled sloped back hammer. Single-action 4-shot pepperbox pattern pistol with forward sliding barrels and bell-shaped grips. Item shows C.SHARPS & CO./PHILADA. PA to right frame and to left. Serial numbers to frame and barrels match. Comes in modern production wood case with red felt lining, brass clasp, and a spare mainspring in box. Condition: Good. Bores are dark with patina and light pitting throughout. Barrels and hammer show a gray patina while frame displays some light tarnish at seams. Grips have some light scratches and handling wear but retain fine details. Case shows some abrasions and scratches to exterior and gasp to staining. Mainspring in item has broken and can be heard rattling inside frame. Other components continue to function as intended.

Auction archive: Lot number 1259
Auction:
Datum:
28 Nov 2022
Auction house:
Cowan's Auctions, Inc.
Este Ave 6270
Cincinnati OH 45232
United States
info@cowans.com
+1 (0)513 8711670
+1 (0)513 8718670
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