Original U.S. 19th Century Sharps & Hankins Model 3A .32 Short Rimfire 4 Barrel Pepperbox Pistol - Serial 1080 Military Books & Documents chalcedony

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The wood butt stock retains a crisp cartouche

The upper and middle fittings unfortunately are missing the brass suspension rings they would have originally been issued with

The steel tube that held the fuse was threaded to accept any standard German ignition or trigger

The breech loading system is a Trap door style

Original U.S. 19th Century Sharps & Hankins Model 3A .32 Short Rimfire 4 Barrel Pepperbox Pistol - Serial 1080 Military Books & Documents chalcedonyOriginal 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 . 32 Short Rimfire that fire individually by way of a single action hammer with a rotating internal firing pin. Easy to conceal due to the size and small "spur" style trigger, these were very popular. The barrel easily removed by pulling down the button on the left side of