Sharps Model 2A Pepperbox 4 Shot 30 RF Crisp Markings

Serial #21430, .30 Rim Fire, 3 inch barrels with fine dark bores having strong rifling and some isolated light pitting.  This is the Model 2A straight standing breech 4 shot Breech loading, Pepperbox pistol manufactured by C. Sharps & Co. in Philadelphia, PA.  The classic antique derringer remains in fine condition with the barrels having a nice plum-brown patina with traces of the original bright finish visible in the grooves between them.  The brass frame shows a very nice, mellow aged patina with crisp markings on either side and the smooth rosewood grips rate excellent with only very minor use marks.  The barrels lock crisply into place and the hammer functions properly and advances the firing pin on each successive cocking and fires with a crisp trigger pull.  The numbered parts match.  A very nice example of this iconic four-shot pistol.  Antique.