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Today's weirdness... Uberti Sharps Replica

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October 26, 2022, 07:26 PM
stylophiles
Today's weirdness... Uberti Sharps Replica
A perfect example of when "rare" doesn't necessarily mean "desirable", but I just couldn't resist!


Made in 1962 according to the proof marks, Uberti made Sharps 1A replica. Four single action rounds of the staggering powerhouse .22 Short caliber!

Not sure how many made it here before 1968 shut off import, but it was just cool enough to make me grab it. I know I see the original versions a lot more than the replicas.

Bill R
October 26, 2022, 07:27 PM
stylophiles
quote:
Originally posted by stylophiles:
A perfect example of when "rare" doesn't necessarily mean "desirable", but I just couldn't resist!


Made in 1962 according to the proof marks, Uberti made Sharps 1A replica. Four single action rounds of the staggering powerhouse .22 Short caliber!

Not sure how many made it here before 1968 shut off import, but it was just cool enough to make me grab it. I know I see the original versions a lot more than the replicas.

Works just like the original, barrels slide forward to load.


Bill R

October 26, 2022, 08:05 PM
wacopolumbo
How long have you had it? I think unusual firearms are so much fun. Thanks for sharing!


Regards,
Waco

Learning from my mistakes since 1974...
October 26, 2022, 09:25 PM
stylophiles
Sorry about the double post, goofed up the edit function!

Really though this is just a cool example of a neat design. As far as I can tell so far, it it a realistic replica, and so gives me a chance to try out what was at one time considered a realistic self defense pistol.

Can’t wait to compare it to say a 49 colt or a Remington 95….

I just wish someone made a shootable replica of the Smith and Wesson No 1…

Bill R
October 26, 2022, 11:17 PM
divil
What a strange little creature! Hope you decide to shoot it and post your results.
October 27, 2022, 08:04 AM
92fstech
Very cool, I've never seen one of those before. Thanks for sharing!
October 27, 2022, 09:53 AM
Jim Watson
Looking in Flayderman, Sharps made well over 60,000 of this type, plus some variations; well over 30,000 in .30 rimfire, and more than 10,000 in .32 rimfire.
A hundred thousand pocket pistols from 1859 til 1874 was doing pretty good business.
And it worked for Yancy Derringer, too.
October 27, 2022, 12:23 PM
honestlou
How’s that work? Does the firing pin rotate on the hammer automatically, moving each time it’s cocked?
October 27, 2022, 03:44 PM
.38supersig
Looks like fun!

I'd bet that one would have a story to tell.



October 27, 2022, 05:26 PM
stylophiles
quote:
Originally posted by honestlou:
How’s that work? Does the firing pin rotate on the hammer automatically, moving each time it’s cocked?


Yes, firing pin rotates each time its cocked. half cock lets you depress the latch to slide the barrels forward to load.

Bill R
October 27, 2022, 05:46 PM
patw
That is pretty cool. The older I get the more these items interest me. I would love to get a Pepperbox but my wants might be costly.