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Cased Sharps Breech-Loading Single Shot pistol, Second Type, .36 cal., 6-1/2” round barrel, blue f

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Cased Sharps Breech-Loading Single Shot  pistol, Second Type, .36 cal., 6-1/2” round  barrel, blue f
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Cased Sharps Breech-Loading Single Shot pistol, Second Type, .36 cal., 6-1/2” round barrel, blue finish, wood grips, backstrap period inscribed “I.M. Graham from his friends 1861”, #595. This gun is in overallvery good to fine condition showing approx. 35% original blue finish on the frame and considerable muted original blue finish on the barrel, crisp action, sharp markings, overall good bore with some spots of erosion; fine grips with period done initials “IMG” engraved on the top of the left grip. The custom wood case is in overall very good condition, circa 1950’s, and beautifully constructed with compartments for the gun, aperiod plain brass flask, wood cleaning rod, Eley Bros. cap tin, original combination tool, misc. lead balls and a key that works the lock of the case. This is the only period inscribed Sharps single shot pistol we haveencountered and the inscription is definitely period and may be researchable; only approx. 350 Second Types were manufactured between 1854 and 1857; the casing is expertly made; from an old collection. Est.: