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Antique Sharps Hankins Model 3-C Pepperbox

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD
Antique Sharps  Hankins Model 3-C Pepperbox
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Antique Sharps & Hankins Model 3-C Breechloading 4-Shot Pepperbox, #11615, .32 Short RF cal., 3.5'' 4-barrel group marked with maker's name and address on top, ser. no. on bottom, slides forward when frame button is pushed downward; iron frame marked ''C. Sharps Patent/Jan. 25, 1859'' on right side, has central hammer with rotating striker, integral spur trigger guard sheath and gripstraps, one-piece varnished walnut grips. Mfg'd ca. 1859-74, with full nickel-plated finish. Condition is about very good retaining approx. 80% original nickel having scattered marks and losses (esp. at muzzle area), dark gunmetal color to hammer and trigger, and smooth grips having a large 1'' chip missing from left heel. Edges and markings are sharp; action is smooth; bores are clean showing scattered black-powder erosion and fair rifling. Est.: $300-$500. (Antique)(John Ackerman collection)