GUN SPRING 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
SHARPS & HANKINS 4-BARREL PEPPERBOX MODEL 3D PISTOL. SHARPS 3 D PEPPERBOX 6325 32RF Cal. 32 RF. 3-1/2" bbl, blue and case color finish, 2-pc checkered gutta percha grips. SN is stamped on butt of frame and bottom of bbl cluster. Top bbl rib is marked "ADDRESS SHARPS & HANKINS, PHILADELPHIA PENN." Right side of frame is marked "C SHARPS PATENT / JAN 25 1859". Rotating firing pin is mounted in the frame. Shell extractor is mounted vertically between bbl grooves at breech. PROVENANCE: The spectacular collections of Ray Bentley featuring the finest and rarest deluxe antique Winchesters in the world. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl cluster retains 98% orig bright blue finish. Markings are sharp. Bores are frosty with visible rifling. Frame retains 30% case color overall that is vivid on right side with balance blending to a silver/grey patina. Markings are sharp. Grips are fine, intact with sharp checkering. Mechanics are crisp. An opportunity to obtain a very fine Sharps & Hankins Pepperbox pistol in far above average condition. 53094-34 TEP (2,000-2,500)