American C. Sharps & Co. Model 1A four-barrel rimfire pepperbox derringer pistol, .22 caliber, ca. 1859-74, serial 50807. 273 grams, 5-1/2" long, 2-1/2" barrel. Popular type of derringer with a rotating firing pin allowing the user to fire one barrel at a time. "C. SHARPS & Co PHILADA. PA." to right and "C. SHARPS PATENT 1859," to left. Well used with some original brass on frame, barrels with exterior pitting but interior looks quite sound, barrel release works well and the barrels slide off easily, trigger and hammer in fully working condition, original Bakelite grips in good condition with small chip at base, matching serial numbers on frame and barrels.
Estimate: $250-375