RARE BERDAN SHARPS CIVIL WAR RIFLE.

RARE BERDAN SHARPS CIVIL WAR RIFLE. Cal .52. 30” round bbl. Double set triggers. The cartouche in the wrist is visible but illegible. Bbl marked on left flat with tiny “O.W.A.” Remnants of a lightly carved phrase “I killed Cock Robin” are legible on the left side of the stock. On the right side of the stock are carved seven notches. Apparently the sharpshooter was keeping score. SN 54428. CONDITION: Gray and brown patina overall to metal. Forestock is missing a 6” chunk of wood on the left top edge between the middle barrel bands, with evidence of old field repair (smoothing with knife). Bore is strong with some heavy pitting in rear half of bbl. Primer feeder appears to operate properly. Mechanically fine. A very interesting Berdan Sharps. 4-49580 (6,000-9,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2003

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
	282	$8,625.00	RARE BERDAN SHARPS CIVIL WAR RIFLE. Cal .52. 30” round bbl. Double set triggers. The cartouche in the wrist is visible but illegible. Bbl marked on left flat with tiny “O.W.A.” Remnants of a lightly carved phrase “I killed Cock Robin” are legible on the left side of the stock. On the right side of the stock are carved seven notches. Apparently the sharpshooter was keeping score. SN 54428. CONDITION: Gray and brown patina overall to metal. Forestock is missing a 6” chunk of wood on the left top edge between the middle barrel bands, with evidence of old field repair (smoothing with knife). Bore is strong with some heavy pitting in rear half of bbl. Primer feeder appears to operate properly. Mechanically fine. A very interesting Berdan Sharps. 4-49580 (6,000-9,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2003 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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