^Lot 4445 SHARPS 4 BARREL PEPPERBOX DERRINGER.

Cal. 30 RF. S# 15721. Bbl 3". The left side of the frame is stamped "C. SHARPS/ PATENT 1859", with "C. SHARPS & Co/ PHILADA. PA." on the right. Brass frame with 2 piece checkered hard rubber grips. Barrels have been reblued at one time. Matching numbers are present on the frame and barrels. Barrel release button appears to be a period brass replacement. CONDITION: frame retains a pleasing mellow patina. Barrels retain the majority of their reapplied blue finish, exhibiting areas of oxidation at the muzzles. Dark bores, exhibiting pitting and good rifling throughout. Grips show smoothing and some scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (01-23434/MLW). ANTIQUE. $400-600.