This antique 19th-century gambler’s kit includes a rare Sharps four-barrel pistol, push knife, vintage playing cards, dice, and other original accessories—an exceptional slice of Wild West Americana.
History: Gambling in the 1800s was a high-stakes world, often laced with danger. Armed gamblers carried compact weapons like the C. Sharps & Co. pistol for self-defense, making kits like this both practical and symbolic of the frontier lifestyle. These sets were a gambler’s lifeline at card tables across saloons and riverboats.
Features:
Rare C. Sharps & Co. four-barrel derringer
Push dagger knife with period design
Vintage playing cards in original card case
Dice, silver flask, gambling tokens
Risqué female figure pin, likely used as a good luck charm
All housed in a period-appropriate case
Dimensions: Approx. 15" W x 9.75" L x 2" H
Condition:Good. Shows light to moderate wear, may have minor imperfections. A very fine example of the collectible, museum-worthy.
Provenance: A retired French American, Napoleonic, Civil War Era Collector & Museum Curator (asked not to be named)
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