RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED “OFFICERS” MODEL 1851 SHARPS CARBINE.

SN 1199. 52 Cal. 21-5/8″ bbl. This gun is in standard military configuration for other model 1851 “box lock carbines” and not in sporting configuration. This gun exhibits the same bbl markings and patent markings on frame and primer door. Matching SN 1199 is found externally on tang, inside patchbox, primer door and on bottom of bbl along with the name “L.E. FINNEY”. We know of no other factory engraved military “officer’s” models extant. PROVENANCE: Lloyd Goff, Centralia, WA. Lewis Yearout 1973. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun is fair to good overall retaining some orig finish on bottom of bbl where protected by forestock. Bbl overall is freckled, gray/brown with fine pitting. Lock, frame, hammer, baseplate and lever all exhibit old cleaning, are overall gray/brown with pitting especially around breech and nose of hammer. Lever to Maynard door exhibits numerous dings and dents and is lighter colored than rest of metal. Engraving is mostly discernible though worn and fine details are light on iron surfaces. Engraved brass buttplate, patchbox and bbl band have good detail with light mustard patina with old cleaning and many small dents, bruises and scratches. Forestock is sound and solid retaining strong traces of orig varnish with a hand worn dark patina. Buttstock is sound and solid but has inset repair of missing wood about 3″ long between lock and tang. Buttstock is well fit retaining over 50% of its orig varnish though thinning in areas. Mechanically gun functions including Maynard device with good, discernible rifling. 4-53976 JS74 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3231

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3231	$5,462.50	RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED “OFFICERS” MODEL 1851 SHARPS CARBINE. SN 1199. 52 Cal. 21-5/8″ bbl. This gun is in standard military configuration for other model 1851 “box lock carbines” and not in sporting configuration. This gun exhibits the same bbl markings and patent markings on frame and primer door. Matching SN 1199 is found externally on tang, inside patchbox, primer door and on bottom of bbl along with the name “L.E. FINNEY”. We know of no other factory engraved military “officer’s” models extant. PROVENANCE: Lloyd Goff, Centralia, WA. Lewis Yearout 1973. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun is fair to good overall retaining some orig finish on bottom of bbl where protected by forestock. Bbl overall is freckled, gray/brown with fine pitting. Lock, frame, hammer, baseplate and lever all exhibit old cleaning, are overall gray/brown with pitting especially around breech and nose of hammer. Lever to Maynard door exhibits numerous dings and dents and is lighter colored than rest of metal. Engraving is mostly discernible though worn and fine details are light on iron surfaces. Engraved brass buttplate, patchbox and bbl band have good detail with light mustard patina with old cleaning and many small dents, bruises and scratches. Forestock is sound and solid retaining strong traces of orig varnish with a hand worn dark patina. Buttstock is sound and solid but has inset repair of missing wood about 3″ long between lock and tang. Buttstock is well fit retaining over 50% of its orig varnish though thinning in areas. Mechanically gun functions including Maynard device with good, discernible rifling. 4-53976 JS74 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3231 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED “OFFICERS” MODEL 1851 SHARPS CARBINE.