A Sharps 1A.22 Cal. four barrel pepperbox pistol

C. Sharps & Co, Philadelphia, PA, patented 1859

Model 1A with matching serial no. 24015, original foliate gutta percha grips; rotating firing pin works as designed.

L: 4 7/8 in. (overall)(L: 12.38 cm.)

Estate of Jud Samon, retired coordinator of International Faculty and Student Services at the University of Maryland at College Park.

Chip to bottom rear corner of right grip. Barrel catch spring needs to be replaced. Barrels with mottled gray patina, pitting and scattered wear. Barrel length: 2 1/2 in. (6.35 cm.)

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