(A) FIRST TYPE SHARPS BREECH-LOADING PERCUSSION PISTOL.

(A) FIRST TYPE SHARPS BREECH-LOADING PERCUSSION PISTOL. Approximately 850 of these single shot pistols were produced by C. Sharps & Co. of Philadelphia from 1854 to 1857 utilizing a scaled down Sharps falling block action. This is of the first type, of which approximately 500 were made. Round barrel with small brass blade sight. Left side of the frame is deeply marked "SHARPS PATENT / ARMS MFED / FAIR MOUNT / PHILA. PA." in an oval. 2-piece smooth walnut grips with a lanyard ring butt cap. CONDITION: Very Good. Overall mottled dove gray patina. Grips retain most of their varnish with some wear and impressions throughout. The well defined bore has some black powder abrasion in the grooves. Crisp mechanics.Name Value Barrel Length 5" Caliber/Bore .32 Rifled FFL Status Antique Manufacturer Sharps Model Breech-Loading Pistol Serial Number 303, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 5", Caliber/Bore, .32 Rifled, FFL Status, Antique, Manufacturer, Sharps, Model, Breech-Loading Pistol, Serial Number, 303

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