BERDAN’S SHARPS RIFLE WITH BAYONET AND SCABBARD.

BERDAN’S SHARPS RIFLE WITH BAYONET AND SCABBARD. SN 55453. Cal. 52. You are bidding on a nice example of a very popular Civil War Sharps rifle along with an orig Sharps bayonet and scabbard in very nice condition. This gun, SN 55453, falls in the proper range for guns issued to the 1st & 2nd US Sharpshooters. This gun has the important characteristics to classify this as Berdan; serial range, set triggers and “JT” cartouche. This gun retains much orig blue finish on bbl. Bbl has proper markings of “Sharps Rifle / Mfg Co / Hartford, Conn” and “New Model 1859”. Bore is still very good with well defined rifling and some shine. Frame is properly marked and retains some orig color. Stocks are sound though they show use with numerous nicks, scrapes and scratches and a burned area around rear swivel. Cartouche, as can be seen in photo, is present but is difficult to read. Functionally this gun operates well and appears orig and authentic in all regards. Berdan Sharps are hard to find with a decent cartouche and any finish at all. This will make a fine addition to any collection. PROVENANCE: Peter Wainwright Collection. CONDITION: As stated above. 4-38215 JS74 (6,000-10,000)

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
	2536	$9,775.00	BERDAN’S SHARPS RIFLE WITH BAYONET AND SCABBARD. SN 55453. Cal. 52. You are bidding on a nice example of a very popular Civil War Sharps rifle along with an orig Sharps bayonet and scabbard in very nice condition. This gun, SN 55453, falls in the proper range for guns issued to the 1st & 2nd US Sharpshooters. This gun has the important characteristics to classify this as Berdan; serial range, set triggers and “JT” cartouche. This gun retains much orig blue finish on bbl. Bbl has proper markings of “Sharps Rifle / Mfg Co / Hartford, Conn” and “New Model 1859”. Bore is still very good with well defined rifling and some shine. Frame is properly marked and retains some orig color. Stocks are sound though they show use with numerous nicks, scrapes and scratches and a burned area around rear swivel. Cartouche, as can be seen in photo, is present but is difficult to read. Functionally this gun operates well and appears orig and authentic in all regards. Berdan Sharps are hard to find with a decent cartouche and any finish at all. This will make a fine addition to any collection. PROVENANCE: Peter Wainwright Collection. CONDITION: As stated above. 4-38215 JS74 (6,000-10,000) 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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