Sharps & Hankins Model 3B .32 Rimfire Pepperbox Pistol

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Sharps & Hankins Model 3B .32 Rimfire Pepperbox Pistol

 

Sharps & Hankins .32 four-barrel pepperbox. This version is the 3B model lacking the circular side plate with gutta percha grips. Approximately 2,000 of the 3B model were manufactured, and this one has the serial number “3328” under the barrels. The pistol is marked between the two top barrels “ADDRESS SHARPS & HANKINS, PHILADELPHIA, PENN” and on the right side of the frame “C. SHARPS PATENT JAN.25, 1859.” The barrel releases and locks smoothly. The hammer holds and functions on all positions, but the firing pin no longer rotates. There is one screw missing at the right breech end of the frame. Traces of original bluing are present in low areas between the barrels, and the steel frame retains much of its nickel plating. These pistols were quite popular for their simplicity, durability, and concealability.

 

Inventory Number: HAN 179

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Sharps & Hankins Model 3B .32 Rimfire Pepperbox Pistol with a metal frame and dark wooden grip, displayed on a white background.
Close-up of a metal surface engraved with "C. SHARPS PATENT JAN. 25, 1859" on a Sharps & Hankins Model 3B .32 Rimfire Pepperbox Pistol.
Close-up of the worn metal surface on a Sharps & Hankins Model 3B .32 Rimfire Pepperbox Pistol, engraved with partially legible text: "ADDRESS SHARPS & MANU CO PHILADELPHIA PA.
Close-up of a rusted metal pipe with partially visible engraved text reading, "SHARPS & HANKINS MODEL 3B .32 RIMFIRE PEPPERBOX PISTOL PHILADELPHIA.
Close-up view of the barrel and hammer of a Sharps & Hankins Model 3B .32 Rimfire Pepperbox Pistol, with partially visible engraved text on the metal surface.
Close-up view of the metal butt plate and screw on the Sharps & Hankins Model 3B .32 Rimfire Pepperbox Pistol's wooden grip, showing wear and stamped numbers.
A close-up photo of a Sharps & Hankins Model 3B .32 Rimfire Pepperbox Pistol, featuring a worn metal finish and dark wooden handle, displayed against a plain white background.
Close-up of a Sharps & Hankins Model 3B .32 Rimfire Pepperbox Pistol, engraved with "C. SHARPS PATENT JAN. 25 1859," displaying visible wear and scratches on the metal surface.
Top view of a Sharps & Hankins Model 3B .32 Rimfire Pepperbox Pistol with a metallic finish, displaying the barrel and cylinder against a white background.

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