Serial: 18673
Manufacturer: C. Sharps (c. 1860s)
Model: 2nd Model Pepperbox Single-Shot Conversion
Caliber: 22 RF
Barrel length: 9.75 in.
OAL: 12 in.
Condition: Good-antique condition; frame has appropriate wear & patina for age; barrel has gray/brown patina w/ some remaining blue; bore retains some brightness w/ scattered light pitting & worn rifling; mechanical functional; split in right grip panel
Includes: C. Sharps 2nd Model Pepperbox frame w/ brass grip retainer extension; experimental/conversion single shot barrel mounted on Sharps lug; hammer modified to not rotate; modification plate added to insde of frame for single-fire conversion
Marked: frame is marked w/ "J F" stamp on either side; barrel is unmarked other than SN on the barrel lug; typical 2nd Model patent dates & manufacturer marks
Note: Owner denotes this as possible Sharps Prototype, though the modified firing mechanism appears newer than the rest of the pistol.

Provenance: A Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas etstae

No FFL NICS Check Required: Antique