Original U.S. Sharps Model 1A .22 Rimfire 4 Barrel Brass Frame Pepperbox Pistol with Wooden Grips - Serial 13757 Technical Books The idea was first tested

The idea was first tested with the adoption of the M1855 "Pistol Carbine" - a large single shot cavalry pistol that featured a detachable butt stock

and is missing the objective lenses at the ends of both "ears"

and does not spring back as originally designed

The other parts of the rifle are all non matching

the rear grip support

Original U.S. Sharps Model 1A .22 Rimfire 4 Barrel Brass Frame Pepperbox Pistol with Wooden Grips - Serial 13757 Technical Books The idea was first testedOriginal 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 . 22 Rim Fire that fired individually by way of a single action hammer with a rotating firing pin. Easy to conceal, these were very popular, and often outfitted with custom options, however this example is relatively standard, with wooden grips, most likely walnut. The