CARTRIDGE CONVERSION OF MODEL 1859 CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CARBINE.

CARTRIDGE CONVERSION OF MODEL 1859 CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CARBINE. SN 94607. Cal. 52-70. You are bidding on a very nice example of a Sharps cartridge conversion of one of their percussion carbines. This gun, SN 94607, probably saw some service during Civil War. It has been refinished and reconfigured at factory 1867. Over 30,000 carbines were converted and this is one of the nicer ones you will find. It appears to have seen little use and may be even unfired. This gun retains much of orig finish when refurbished in 1867. Bbl retains most orig blue finish, though pin prick pitting can be seen at back of bbl where the bbl must have been pitted during Civil War use. Model markings on back of bbl are still partially discernible where they were taken down in the conversion process. Lock, frame, breechblock and receiver retain some muted case colors. Bore is bright with well defined rifling. Forestock is very good with raised grain. Buttstock exhibits orig inspection cartouche under sling bar and “DFC” in ribbon cartouche stamped in center of left side of buttstock, which should be found on all these factory conversions. Buttstock is in very good condition with raised grain, with one small 1/4″ chip at saddle bar escutcheon. CONDITION: As described above. 4-38622 JS69 (4,500-6,500)

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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	2534	$0.00	CARTRIDGE CONVERSION OF MODEL 1859 CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION CARBINE. SN 94607. Cal. 52-70. You are bidding on a very nice example of a Sharps cartridge conversion of one of their percussion carbines. This gun, SN 94607, probably saw some service during Civil War. It has been refinished and reconfigured at factory 1867. Over 30,000 carbines were converted and this is one of the nicer ones you will find. It appears to have seen little use and may be even unfired. This gun retains much of orig finish when refurbished in 1867. Bbl retains most orig blue finish, though pin prick pitting can be seen at back of bbl where the bbl must have been pitted during Civil War use. Model markings on back of bbl are still partially discernible where they were taken down in the conversion process. Lock, frame, breechblock and receiver retain some muted case colors. Bore is bright with well defined rifling. Forestock is very good with raised grain. Buttstock exhibits orig inspection cartouche under sling bar and “DFC” in ribbon cartouche stamped in center of left side of buttstock, which should be found on all these factory conversions. Buttstock is in very good condition with raised grain, with one small 1/4″ chip at saddle bar escutcheon. CONDITION: As described above. 4-38622 JS69 (4,500-6,500) 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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