{"product_id":"original-u-s-sharps-hankins-model-3c-32-short-rimfire-4-barrel-pepperbox-pistol-in-grade-2-as-found-condition-serial-3934","title":"Original U.S. Sharps \u0026 Hankins Model 3C .32 Short Rimfire 4 Barrel Pepperbox Pistol in Grade 2 \"As Found\" Condition - Serial 3934","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal item: One of a Kind. Over the years, IMA has purchased many collections and groups of antique guns, in which case we need to take all of them, as we did in Nepal. While these collections were generally full of guns that relatively good condition, they also had some that were less complete and unfortunately would take more restoration time than we were able to give them. We kept them in storage, possibly for future products, but have now decided to offer these \"As Found\" antique firearms to our customers as restoration projects. These are all original and as we received them, except for cleaning the dirt and grime off the exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that these are still real antique guns, and are being sold in \"As is\" condition at a significant discount from what they would sell at if we were to fully restore them. We will do our best to photograph and describe them and know that our customers will know exactly what they are getting. Some of these, such as this example, look to have possibly been project or parts guns, and are missing a significant amount of parts. These are being sold in \"Grade 2\" condition, and on these \u003cstrong\u003eALL SALES ARE FINAL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly what the Mississippi gamblers carried on the River Boats after the Civil War for self protection. Featuring FOUR barrels, each in .32 Short Rimfire that fire individually by way of a single action hammer with a rotating firing pin. Easy to conceal due to the size and small \"spur\" style trigger, these were very popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe breech is opened by pulling down the button on the left side of the frame and sliding the barrel forwards for reloading, which also allows removal of the spent cartridges. This version has an ejector that slides out when the barrel is moved forward, removing the spent cartridges. The underside of the barrel is marked with serial number \u003cstrong\u003e3934\u003c\/strong\u003e on the dovetail, which is also marked on the bottom of the grip. This is a all-matching Grade 2 \"As Found\" example of the rare Sharps \u0026amp; Hankins Model 3C Pistol, a predecessor to the later Sharps 4A \"Bulldog\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top of the barrel assembly has the correct Sharps \u0026amp; Hankins address, which is still crisp:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADDRESS SHARPS \u0026amp; HANKINS PHILADELPHIA PENN.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pistol is also marked on the side of the lower frame:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC. SHARPS PATENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJAN. 25. 1859\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Overall condition shows light overall oxidation on the metalwork, but no signs of refinishing.\u003cbr\u003e- Button on the left side to open the breech has been lost, and replaced with a flat heat bolt \/ screw.\u003cbr\u003e- Rotating firing pin mechanism is non functional, however the hammer holds and full cock and dry fires correctly.\u003cbr\u003e- Bores show rifling but are overall dark due to fouling, oxidation, and dirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nice Grade 2 \"As Found\" example of an interesting stepping stone in 19th Century American firearms. This could be the start of a great restoration project, or parts for another!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease make sure to look at all the high resolution (2000x2000) pictures before purchasing, as \u003cstrong\u003eALL SALES ARE FINAL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: circa 1864\u003cbr\u003eCaliber:  .32 Short Rimfire\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Rimfire Cartridge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 3 1\/2 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 6 1\/4 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Single\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: 4 Barrel Pepperbox. Rotating Internal Firing Pin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40626214240325,"sku":"ONSV21NCS8","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV21NCS8__12.jpg?v=1693041348","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-sharps-hankins-model-3c-32-short-rimfire-4-barrel-pepperbox-pistol-in-grade-2-as-found-condition-serial-3934","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}