MODEL 1853 “JOHN BROWN” SHARPS CARBINE.

MODEL 1853 “JOHN BROWN” SHARPS CARBINE. SN 11726. Cal. 52. You are bidding on a gun used by numerous militia units and the infamous John Brown in his raid on Harper’s Ferry. This gun was contemporaneous to John Brown’s raid however serial number does not match his known guns, as a matter of fact no 11,000 serial range guns went to John Brown, though 10,000 and 12,000 range did. This gun is not cartouched, however does have an inspector mark stamped in buttstock above frame, as can be seen in photo, that reads “JPC”. Gun is properly marked on lock “Sharps / Patent / 1852”. Breech is marked “Sharps / Patent / 1848” with SN stamped right behind, 11726. Bbl is marked, forward of rear sight, “Sharps Rifle / Manufg. Co / Hartford, Conn”. We are told that other guns in this range were in the First California Cavalry (courtesy of Springfield Research Service). Accompanied by a Sharps Factory letter which confirms the configuration and lists the ship date as March 23, 1853 as part of a large U.S. Govt contract, an original sling swivel, full cap tube and facsimile catalog. You are bidding on a very fine Model 1853 that would be hard to upgrade. CONDITION: Bbl retains much of orig blue with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Lock and breech are smooth, retaining small areas of muted case colors. Stocks are sound and solid with scattered scratches, dings and nicks. 4-37592 JS77 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	2533	$6,900.00	MODEL 1853 “JOHN BROWN” SHARPS CARBINE. SN 11726. Cal. 52. You are bidding on a gun used by numerous militia units and the infamous John Brown in his raid on Harper’s Ferry. This gun was contemporaneous to John Brown’s raid however serial number does not match his known guns, as a matter of fact no 11,000 serial range guns went to John Brown, though 10,000 and 12,000 range did. This gun is not cartouched, however does have an inspector mark stamped in buttstock above frame, as can be seen in photo, that reads “JPC”. Gun is properly marked on lock “Sharps / Patent / 1852”. Breech is marked “Sharps / Patent / 1848” with SN stamped right behind, 11726. Bbl is marked, forward of rear sight, “Sharps Rifle / Manufg. Co / Hartford, Conn”. We are told that other guns in this range were in the First California Cavalry (courtesy of Springfield Research Service). Accompanied by a Sharps Factory letter which confirms the configuration and lists the ship date as March 23, 1853 as part of a large U.S. Govt contract, an original sling swivel, full cap tube and facsimile catalog. You are bidding on a very fine Model 1853 that would be hard to upgrade. CONDITION: Bbl retains much of orig blue with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Lock and breech are smooth, retaining small areas of muted case colors. Stocks are sound and solid with scattered scratches, dings and nicks. 4-37592 JS77 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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