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LOT 80
Very Scarce Factory Engraved Sharps Model 2 Four-Barrel Pepperbox Pistol with Pearl
Grips - Serial no. 11766, 30 RF cal., 3 inch fluted bbl., blue/silver finish, pearl grips.
Manufactured from 1859 to 1874, this example is a Model 2A with the
straight standing breech, straight grip to frame juncture, and
barrel release on the underside of the frame. The silver plated
brass frame features floral scroll, geometric, and border
engraving on the sides, back strap, and butt. There are
also flourishes of floral scroll engraving on each of
the barrels. The matching serial number is on
the butt and bottom of the barrel group. “C.
SHARPS/PATENT 1859” is stamped around
the hammer screw on the left side of the
frame, and “C. SHARPS & Co/PHILADA, PA.”
is on the right side. It is fitted with a bead
front sight and a pair of smooth pearl grips.
CONDITION: Very good, with traces of the original
silver finish on the frame, the balance an
attractively aged brass, and the barrels
showing mostly a smooth
grey patina. The grips are
fine with a few light handling
marks and hairline age cracks.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 82
Rare Large Size C.S. Shattuck Unique Squeeze-Fire Palm Pistol - Serial no. 14, 32 RF cal., 1 1/2 inch flat sided bbl., nickel finish,
metal grips. Manufactured between 1901 and 1915, with a total production of only several thousand of these truly unique pistols.
Several features of this arm were integrated in Mossberg’s Brownie pistol. Held with the barrel group emerging from the top of the
hand, and the index and ring fingers on either side of the firing mechanism, which is squeezed with the middle finger to fire. The
left side of the pistol has the three line address (Shattuck misspelled with a single T due to incorrect factory marking die) and the
brass barrel group is numbered to gun. An ejection rod is stored in a compartment in the right side of the frame.
CONDITION: Very fine. The pistol retains 80% original nickel finish with the balance a smooth dark patina showing edge wear on
the barrel and grip and mild flaking overall. Mechanically fine.
Provenance: The Gateway Collection.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 81
Factory Engraved Remington-Rider Magazine Pistol -
NSN, 32 XSRF cal., 3 inch octagon bbl., nickel finish, rosewood
grips. Manufactured c. 1871-1888, with a total production of
around only 15,000. This example shows factory floral scroll
and border engraving on the frame, back strap, and barrel.
The top flat of the barrel is marked with the standard two-
line Remington address and Rider’s patent marking.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% original nickel finish
with typical wear on the magazine cap and crisp engraving.
The grips are fine with a few minor handling marks and
much of the original varnish remaining on right panel with
flaked off varnish on left panel. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 79
Exceptionally Fine Chicago Firearms Co. Protector Palm Pistol with Scarce Blue Finish - Serial no. 4620, 32 XSRF cal., 1 3/4 inch round
bbl., blue finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured in the 1890s, with the typical floral pattern accents on the barrel and frame, this example
shows a very scarce blue finish. These pistols were often carried in pockets where they dealt with wear and moisture, making it very rare
to find high condition examples with the less durable blue finish like this one on the collectors market. Produced without sights, with the
model and patent markings on the frame and the Chicago Firearms address on the side plate. The frame, side plate and turret cylinder are
numbered to match. It is fitted with checkered hard rubber panels on the side plate and frame and a checkered hard rubber palm pad.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 75% of the original blue finish with some mild handling wear and light handling marks. The interior
is excellent with most of the original blue finish remaining. The grips scales and pad are fine with some light wear and a few light handling
marks. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,000
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