Lot 23
[CIVIL WAR]. Sharps Pepperbox Pistol
Sale 1095 - American Historical Ephemera & Photography, Featuring Property from the James Milgram, M.D., Collection of Broadsides, Ephemeral Americana & Historical Documents
Day 1 Lots 1-403
Nov 3, 2022
10:00AM ET
Day 2 Lots 404-634
Nov 4, 2022
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$500 -
700
Price Realized
$875
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Lot Description
[CIVIL WAR]. Sharps Pepperbox Pistol
Second model Sharp's Pepperbox Pistol. Serial number 2005. Blued finish to barrels with brass frame. Checkered gutta-percha grips. 30 caliber rimfire with a 3" 4-barrel cluster and brass post front sight. Item features circular manufacturer address marks to right side of frame and patent marks to left of frame. Fine condition, with all original parts and over 30% original bluing on barrel. Bores are frosty and have residue to rifling. Rotating firing pin is functional and appears to have correct timing.
[Hindman complies with all local, state, and federal firearms regulations in regards to the storage and shipment of firearms.]
Property from the Civil War and Militaria Collection of George Sanders of Albuquerque, New Mexico
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