Original U.S. Sharps .22 Rimfire 4 Barrel Brass Frame Pepperbox Pistol with Wood Case - Serial 17079 U.S. Artillery who exported them to France

who exported them to France for use in the Franco/Prussian War

approximately 1810 to 1820

and a lot of age toning and some spotting

Later models frequently feature improved engines

Aggressive patrols were sent out which encountered scattered resistance

Original U.S. Sharps .22 Rimfire 4 Barrel Brass Frame Pepperbox Pistol with Wood Case - Serial 17079 U.S. Artillery who exported them to FranceOriginal 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 lovely green velvet lined case this example comes in. The barrel is slid forward