EXCEPTIONAL CONFEDERATE RICHMOND SHARPS.

SN 3749. This is among the finest examples of Confederate government produced Sharps Carbines extant. This gun retains good orig finish and a crisp “RICHMOND VA” marking behind rear sight on bbl. Total production on these guns was thought to be about 3500 and most all saw very hard use. This example found in Michigan was thought to be a Union souvenir captured not long after it was issued. This gun conforms with other models with exception of most unusual elongated hammer with no knurling, no doubt orig to manufacture this gun. SN 3749 is found on lock, breech and bbl. No further disassembly was attempted or necessary as this gun is in fine “as found” condition. CONDITION: Fine overall, all matching. Metal is mostly smooth and grey with thin orig brown finish found over much of exposed bbl, bright brown in sheltered areas. Brass band and buttplate have good, smooth mustard colored patina. There is a small dent in toe of buttplate where once dropped and a sliver of wood 1-1/2″ x 1/2″ is missing, otherwise stocks are sound and solid with an old varnish with scattered small dings, dents and scratches and 1-1/2″ hairline crack on left side of forestock. Mechanically gun is fine and bore exhibits crisp, well discerned rifling with pitting. 4-54474 JS (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1416

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
	1416	$15,525.00	EXCEPTIONAL CONFEDERATE RICHMOND SHARPS. SN 3749. This is among the finest examples of Confederate government produced Sharps Carbines extant. This gun retains good orig finish and a crisp “RICHMOND VA” marking behind rear sight on bbl. Total production on these guns was thought to be about 3500 and most all saw very hard use. This example found in Michigan was thought to be a Union souvenir captured not long after it was issued. This gun conforms with other models with exception of most unusual elongated hammer with no knurling, no doubt orig to manufacture this gun. SN 3749 is found on lock, breech and bbl. No further disassembly was attempted or necessary as this gun is in fine “as found” condition. CONDITION: Fine overall, all matching. Metal is mostly smooth and grey with thin orig brown finish found over much of exposed bbl, bright brown in sheltered areas. Brass band and buttplate have good, smooth mustard colored patina. There is a small dent in toe of buttplate where once dropped and a sliver of wood 1-1/2″ x 1/2″ is missing, otherwise stocks are sound and solid with an old varnish with scattered small dings, dents and scratches and 1-1/2″ hairline crack on left side of forestock. Mechanically gun is fine and bore exhibits crisp, well discerned rifling with pitting. 4-54474 JS (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1416 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 CONFEDERATE RICHMOND SHARPS.