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LOT 3088
Scarce and Exceptional C. Sharps & Co. Single Shot Percussion
Pistol Rifle - Serial no. 442, 38 cal., 27 1/2 inch round bbl., brown/silver/
casehardened/blue finish, walnut stock. 600 standard model pistol rifles were
reportedly manufactured by C. Sharps & Co. of Philadelphia c. mid to late 1850s,
per “Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition, 5F-071). These used the same action as the
Sharps breech loading single shot pistol. The
falling block action is designed for the “mule
ear” cartridge and is fitted with a pellet priming
device. Little is actually known about these
pistol rifles, but they are very hard to find, especially in decent condition.
This specific example stands out in that it is silver plated with brown finished
barrel, most likely on special order. Dovetail mounted German silver blade
front sight and adjustable rear sight. “C. SHARPS & Co PHILADa P.A.” marked on the
left side of the frame. Matching serial number “442” marked on the upper tang, breech block, right
side of the breech lever, underside of the barrel, and interior of both the forearm and end cap. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm
with iron tip, and pistol grip stock with iron grip cap, patch box, and buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% original brown finish on the barrel, 80% original silver finish on the frame and patchbox, patterns of case colors
showing on the breech block, hammer, and lever, traces of original blue finish on the buttplate, a few areas of minor oxidation, with sharp frame
markings. Wood is fine, with a few professional repairs in the wrist area, dings and scratches, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. C. Sharps & Co.
Pistol Rifles are seldom encountered, especially in this nice of condition!
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
LOT 3089
Very Scarce Remington Arms No. 7 Rolling Block Rifle - Serial no. 300071,
32 cal., 26 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. The
Remington No. 7 was manufactured c. 1903-1906 and had an estimated total
production of approximately 350, according to the Remington Society
of America. These unusual No. 7 rifles were
not only the last rolling block that Remington
introduced, but are also one of the most
rare, and were produced using left over Model 1871 pistol frames. These
rifles were most commonly chambered for .22 RF or .25-10 Stevens RF, with
this example being even more scarce chambered in the desirable .32-20
W.C.F. This model is quickly identified by its accentuated checkered pistol
grip stock, similar in profile to many of Remington’s rolling block pistols,
but extending into a shoulder stock. The top flat of the part octagon barrel has
the Remington Arms address, while the two-line address and patent markings are on the left of the action
along with “P” and “S”. The serial number is marked on the front grip strap, with the matching last two digits on the bottom of the barrel
under the forearm along with the .32 caliber marking. It is fitted with a gold washed Beach combination front sight, no provision for a rear
sight, and a peep sight mounted on the rear of the action. It is mounted with a multi-point checkered, Schnabel tip forearm with an ebony insert
at the tip and a checkered pistol grip stock with a hard rubber grip cap and checkered hard rubber shotgun buttplate.
CONDITION: Very good, with 20% of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown patina, wear along the edges, and mild spotting and wear. Traces
of case color are visible in the protected areas of the frame, the remainder silvered with spotting. The stock is fine, with varnish loss, dings, and scratches.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500 93