A Sharps pistol, 1st model, .34 cal., no. 104. 5"-barrel with minimally rough bore. Block action with tape primer system. On left frame side marked "Sharps Patent Arms MFed Fairmount Phila. Pa.". Walnut grip panels. Metal surfaces in a patina, trigger guard and lock block with remnants of bluing. Grip panels with light usage marks. Length cm. Merely 850 Sharps pistols were produced between 1854 and 1857 of both models. historic, historical, 19th century, civil handgun, civil handguns, handheld, gun, guns, firearm, fire arm, firearms, fire arms, weapons, ar,

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