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SHARPS & HANKINS MODEL 3C 32 RF DERINGER

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
SHARPS & HANKINS MODEL 3C 32 RF DERINGER
SERIAL NUMBER 6713 BARREL 3 1/2" CALIBER 32 RIM FIRE MANUFACTURED CIRCA 1860-74. 4 shot fluted barrel cluster with iron frame and 2 piece checkered gutta percha grips. Barrel marked "ADDRESS SHARPS & HANKINS PHILADELPHIA PENN" right side of frame marked "SHARPS PATENT / JAN. 25 1859" serial number on underside of barrel. Rotating firing pin with sliding breech. Barrel is later improved model with shell extractor internally. Matching numbers on frame and barrel. Approx, 9000 produced. CONDITION Good with strong bores with darkness in grooves. Action operates properly. Grips are very fine. Finish is a mottled brown mixed with blue. ANTIQUE