SHARPS MODEL 1853 SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 12282. This is a nice example of the Model 1853 oct bbl percussion sporting rifle made between 1854-1859 with 24″ bbl and 60 bore (about 44 cal). This gun has straight grain walnut stock with iron mountings, 4″ tang sight and set triggers. Gun exhibits standard address on bbl “SHARPS RIFLE/MANUFG CO./HARTFORD CONN”, “SHARPS PATENT 1852” on lock. Breech tang has additional 1848 patent date and SN. According to Frank Sellers definitive text Sharps Firearms this is the most common of the 3,000 rifles of this model made with 1127 60 bore plain oct guns made. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal is gray/brown with staining and pitting. Stock has been refinished with a couple small putty repairs. Gun is functional including set trigger with crisp bore with discernible rifling. 4-47907 JS327 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3234

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
	3234	$0.00	SHARPS MODEL 1853 SPORTING RIFLE. SN 12282. This is a nice example of the Model 1853 oct bbl percussion sporting rifle made between 1854-1859 with 24″ bbl and 60 bore (about 44 cal). This gun has straight grain walnut stock with iron mountings, 4″ tang sight and set triggers. Gun exhibits standard address on bbl “SHARPS RIFLE/MANUFG CO./HARTFORD CONN”, “SHARPS PATENT 1852” on lock. Breech tang has additional 1848 patent date and SN. According to Frank Sellers definitive text Sharps Firearms this is the most common of the 3,000 rifles of this model made with 1127 60 bore plain oct guns made. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal is gray/brown with staining and pitting. Stock has been refinished with a couple small putty repairs. Gun is functional including set trigger with crisp bore with discernible rifling. 4-47907 JS327 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3234 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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SHARPS MODEL 1853 SPORTING RIFLE.