EXCEPTIONAL NEW MODEL 1863 CARTRIDGE CONVERSION SHARPS CARBINE.

SN 45032. Cal. 50-70. This Indian War era carbine is in excellent, near new condition and is one of the Civil War model percussion carbines converted starting in 1867. Approx 30,000 Sharps carbines of all configurations were converted after the Civil War with 22″ round bbl, with 3-groove rifled liner, and breechblock converted with cam type firing pin. Guns were restocked and refinished as necessary at the armory, as this gun appears retaining original Civil War markings and patented Lawrence rear sight. Various inspector marks are found on this gun in addition to original Civil War sub-inspector marks, “DFC” in ribbon cartouche is found on reverse side of buttstock. This is as fine an Indian War era cartridge conversion of a Civil War Sharps carbine as you will find retaining most of its orig arsenal finish. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbl retains over 95% of its original arsenal bright blue with discernible “New Model 1863″ behind rear sight and inspectors initial “F” on breech. Lock, frame, hammer, loading arm & base plate retains 95%+ of their bright case colors with remainder being muted and silver/gray. Screws also retain most of their orig bright blue. Buttplate is smooth silver/gray with large area of bright case color on top, there is about a 1-1/2″ x 1/2″ area of rust on back rear right. Carbine ring & base are bright. Buttstock is sound & solid with bright cartouche retaining most of its oiled finish and raised grain. Forestock is sound and solid with excellent oiled finish and areas of raised grain. Mechanics are excellent and crisp. Bore is bright & shiny with crisp rifling. 4-55392 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1398

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	1398	$5,750.00	EXCEPTIONAL NEW MODEL 1863 CARTRIDGE CONVERSION SHARPS CARBINE. SN 45032. Cal. 50-70. This Indian War era carbine is in excellent, near new condition and is one of the Civil War model percussion carbines converted starting in 1867. Approx 30,000 Sharps carbines of all configurations were converted after the Civil War with 22″ round bbl, with 3-groove rifled liner, and breechblock converted with cam type firing pin. Guns were restocked and refinished as necessary at the armory, as this gun appears retaining original Civil War markings and patented Lawrence rear sight. Various inspector marks are found on this gun in addition to original Civil War sub-inspector marks, “DFC” in ribbon cartouche is found on reverse side of buttstock. This is as fine an Indian War era cartridge conversion of a Civil War Sharps carbine as you will find retaining most of its orig arsenal finish. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbl retains over 95% of its original arsenal bright blue with discernible “New Model 1863″ behind rear sight and inspectors initial “F” on breech. Lock, frame, hammer, loading arm & base plate retains 95%+ of their bright case colors with remainder being muted and silver/gray. Screws also retain most of their orig bright blue. Buttplate is smooth silver/gray with large area of bright case color on top, there is about a 1-1/2″ x 1/2″ area of rust on back rear right. Carbine ring & base are bright. Buttstock is sound & solid with bright cartouche retaining most of its oiled finish and raised grain. Forestock is sound and solid with excellent oiled finish and areas of raised grain. Mechanics are excellent and crisp. Bore is bright & shiny with crisp rifling. 4-55392 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1398 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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EXCEPTIONAL NEW MODEL 1863 CARTRIDGE CONVERSION SHARPS CARBINE.