M1870 SPRINGFIELD ALTERED SHARPS RIFLE.

SN 233. This is a rather scarce variation of the Sharps accomplished utilizing surplus Springfield musket parts and Sharps M1874 locks and receivers. There were only 300 guns of this type made utilizing this action numbered from 1-300. There was an earlier group of guns made utilizing surplus Civil War percussion Sharps actions, but this gun SN 233 is of this second scarcest type. This gun conforms to other known examples in 50-70 center fire with 35-1/2″ bbls which were altered from Springfield muskets as were the stocks, buttplate, bbl band and swivels. The ramrod is type from a M-1873 Springfield rifle. This very well-made gun exhibits an “ESA” oval cartouche on buttstock on reverse side. This is an interesting gun we have not seen before and should have been popular among sharp shooters in the Indian Wars. CONDITION: This gun is in very good fine condition overall. There is no finish remaining but edges are sharp, markings are crisp and clear, SN 233 is found on left side of bbl at breech and on breech tang. Metal is overall gray/bright with areas of staining and light pitting. Stocks are sound and solid with small storage dings and dents. Inspector’s cartouche is well-defined on buttstock opposite lock. 4-51575 JS164 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2238

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	2238	$3,450.00	M1870 SPRINGFIELD ALTERED SHARPS RIFLE. SN 233. This is a rather scarce variation of the Sharps accomplished utilizing surplus Springfield musket parts and Sharps M1874 locks and receivers. There were only 300 guns of this type made utilizing this action numbered from 1-300. There was an earlier group of guns made utilizing surplus Civil War percussion Sharps actions, but this gun SN 233 is of this second scarcest type. This gun conforms to other known examples in 50-70 center fire with 35-1/2″ bbls which were altered from Springfield muskets as were the stocks, buttplate, bbl band and swivels. The ramrod is type from a M-1873 Springfield rifle. This very well-made gun exhibits an “ESA” oval cartouche on buttstock on reverse side. This is an interesting gun we have not seen before and should have been popular among sharp shooters in the Indian Wars. CONDITION: This gun is in very good fine condition overall. There is no finish remaining but edges are sharp, markings are crisp and clear, SN 233 is found on left side of bbl at breech and on breech tang. Metal is overall gray/bright with areas of staining and light pitting. Stocks are sound and solid with small storage dings and dents. Inspector’s cartouche is well-defined on buttstock opposite lock. 4-51575 JS164 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2238 Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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M1870 SPRINGFIELD ALTERED SHARPS RIFLE.