A Cased Pair Of US Sharps 4 Barrelled Deringer Pistols In 30 Rim Fire Calibre.
Stock Number: 50063
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Cased Pair Of Matching Sharps 4 Barrelled Deringer Pistols In 30 Rim Fire Calibre
Period
C1859 - 1874
Dimensions
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Geographical area
North America
Description
A fine pair of very similar type 2a Sharps 4 barrelled derringer pistols. Both in .30 Rim Fire. This type of pistol was made between 1859 and 1874. The type 2a made to a total of 26500.
The serial numbers of these examples are:
No 10851, which has a brass frame, with clear Sharps logos to both sides of the frame. The 4 barrels are now to a grey/blue smooth patina, with clear rifling, with some staining, and the hammer indexes soundly to all 4 barrels, when activated by the sheathed trigger. The checkered hard rubber grips are excellent.
No 22370 has the identical construction, but with a higher % of blue finish to the 4 barrels. Otherwise, all the features of 10851 are seen in this pistol.
Contained in a later, quality fitted, and lined wooden case, with accessories … an oiler, turn screw, brass/ebony cleaning rod, a lidded compartment, and an ammunition tray.
The case measures … 9.5″ X 6.25″ X 2.2″.
It is in vg condition, with no cracks or splits, with a hinged lid, with a retailers label to the interior. There is a brass lock [ no key], and a brass escutcheon to the lid exterior.
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Dealer information
Millais Antiques
I have dealt in Antique Arms and Armour for about 35 years, and my interest began as a school boy during the 2nd WW.
After leaving my home town of Leicester, I went to University, and qualified as a Dental Surgeon at Guys Hospital in 1961 .
My main interests are British and North American Arms of the 18th, 19th,and early 20th Century, plus a few Continental items.
It was 14 years ago that I retired from Dentistry. However, I have continued running my Antiques business, initially while still in practice, and now make most of my sales online, but still exhibit at a number of specialized Antique Arms and Militaria Fairs eg .. Bisley, Bristol, and also at the IACF Fairs, at Ardingly, Sussex.
I also deal in Period Scientific Instruments, mainly of a military association, and have a full listing on www.fleaglass.com.
