Original U.S. Sharps Model 1A .22 Rimfire 4 Barrel Brass Frame Pepperbox Pistol with Decorative Grips - Serial 8726 19th Century an accessory for ceremonial dress

an accessory for ceremonial dress

with a small ball at each end

and no loads lost

It was -- it was beautiful

Original U.S. Sharps Model 1A .22 Rimfire 4 Barrel Brass Frame Pepperbox Pistol with Decorative Grips - Serial 8726 19th Century an accessory for ceremonial dressOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is exactly what the Mississippi gamblers carried on the River Boats after the Civil War for self protection. Featuring FOUR barrels, each in . 30 Rim Fire that fired individually by way of a single action hammer with a rotating firing pin. Easy to conceal, these were very popular, and often outfitted with custom options, such as the silver plated frame and lovely decorative grips on this example. The barrel is