1863 NEW MODEL SHARPS CARBINE IDENTIFIED TO 15TH NEW YORK CAVALRY DURING CIVIL WAR.

SN C22331. This carbine is listed by serial number in Coates & McAulay Civil War Sharps Carbines & Rifles pg 82 as being issued to Private Amos Hodges, Company C 15th New York Cavalry on February 2, 1865. The 15th NYC was part of Sheridan’s raid in the Shenandoah Valley and took part in the battles leading up to Appomattox and the surrender of Lee’s army. This gun still retains discernible military cartouches including a later cartouche when the gun was converted to cartridge for continued use in the Indian Wars. Accompanying carbine is a copy of the Coates & McAulay book and a facsimile copy of the 1891 history of the 15th NYC “THE RED NECKTIES”. CONDITION: Very good overall. Mostly dark patina overall, cleaned and mostly smooth, traces of case colors. Stocks have been refinished but still retain discernible cartouches. Mechanically gun is functional with well defined 6-groove rifling with pitting. 50297-1 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2142

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

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
	2142	$3,851.25	1863 NEW MODEL SHARPS CARBINE IDENTIFIED TO 15TH NEW YORK CAVALRY DURING CIVIL WAR. SN C22331. This carbine is listed by serial number in Coates & McAulay Civil War Sharps Carbines & Rifles pg 82 as being issued to Private Amos Hodges, Company C 15th New York Cavalry on February 2, 1865. The 15th NYC was part of Sheridan’s raid in the Shenandoah Valley and took part in the battles leading up to Appomattox and the surrender of Lee’s army. This gun still retains discernible military cartouches including a later cartouche when the gun was converted to cartridge for continued use in the Indian Wars. Accompanying carbine is a copy of the Coates & McAulay book and a facsimile copy of the 1891 history of the 15th NYC “THE RED NECKTIES”. CONDITION: Very good overall. Mostly dark patina overall, cleaned and mostly smooth, traces of case colors. Stocks have been refinished but still retain discernible cartouches. Mechanically gun is functional with well defined 6-groove rifling with pitting. 50297-1 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2142 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 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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1863 NEW MODEL SHARPS CARBINE IDENTIFIED TO 15TH NEW YORK CAVALRY DURING CIVIL WAR.