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$750.00
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No Price
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FR564 |
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Sharps 4-barrel derringer in .22 caliber rimfire. Serial #33474 matching. The frame markings overall are crisp with the bottom of each a bit worn. The right side of the frame being marked in a circular pattern "C.SHARPS & Co / PHILADA. PA.", while the left side is marked "C SHARPS / PATENT 1859". Production of these began in 1859 just before the Civil War and many soldiers purchased one to carry during the war. The fluted barrels on this example are a dove-tail grey patina, aged and smooth. The brass overall has an uncleaned, aged patina. Very lovely 2-piece gutta-percha relief grips, the right grip has a very well done period repair where it meets the frame, hardly noticeable. The mechanics are fine, complete with rotating firing pin, often missing. This is an untouched, complete example in fine condition overall of a classic desirable American derringer.
