Fine Modern & Antique Arms - December 2020 : Sale A1220 Lot 811
C. SHARPS & CO, USA A SCARCE .32 RIMFIRE FOUR-BARRELLED DERRINGER, MODEL SHARPS & HANKINS 4A BULLDOG, serial no. 8,

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C. SHARPS & CO, USA
A SCARCE .32 RIMFIRE FOUR-BARRELLED DERRINGER, MODEL 'SHARPS & HANKINS 4A 'BULLDOG'', serial no. 8,
circa 1859-60,with blued fully fluted 2 1/2in. slide-forwards barrel group retained via a screw in the underside of fore-end, open iron frame with flat sides to the radiused standing breech, barrel release catch to left hand side of frame, the right hand side marked around the hammer screw 'SHARPS & CO PHILADA PA.', single action mechanism with indexing hammer nose, spur trigger and smooth walnut birdshead grips, strong traces of original finish

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Estimate £500-800

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament