SHARP’S NEW MODEL 1863 PERCUSSION 3-BAND MUSKET.

SN C31135. Cal. 52. Commercial 3-band musket with 30″ rd bbl, nickel silver sight blade on a rectangular base & a saber bayonet lug on the bottom at the muzzle. Rear sight is standard Lawrence Patent ladder style graduated to 800 yds. Bbl has standard 3-line Hartford marking just forward of the rear sight & “NEW MODEL 1863” back of the rear sight. Receiver & lock plate have standard markings & lock plate has automatic primer feed. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut including full length forearm secured with 3-band & a nose cap. Middle band has a sling swivel with corresponding swivel in the buttstock. Stock has straight grip with Sharp’s semi-crescent buttplate. According to Sharps Firearms, Sellers there were 7,000 of these muskets produced in 1865 within the serial range C30,000-C40,000, of which only 1,000 were equipped with saber bayonet lug. According to verbal information from a noted Sharps authority, this rifle is 1 of a batch produced right near the end of the Civil War after the government had cancelled their contract. There is no current information as to who may have purchased them, but they were ordered with saber bayonet lugs, probably for a militia unit or possibly foreign government. These muskets were apparently all issued with matching numbered bayonet & were not martially inspected. This Sharps source stated that most of the ones he has encountered have been in like new condition such as found here. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its fine Sharps finish with strong bright blue & brilliant case colors on receiver, lockplate, hammer & patchbox. Colors on the lever have turned a little dark. Wood has a few minor nicks & dings and shows most of its fine orig finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, appears to be new & unfired. 50234-5 (6,500-12,500) – Lot 2271

Auction: Firearms - March 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
	2271	$0.00	SHARP’S NEW MODEL 1863 PERCUSSION 3-BAND MUSKET. SN C31135. Cal. 52. Commercial 3-band musket with 30″ rd bbl, nickel silver sight blade on a rectangular base & a saber bayonet lug on the bottom at the muzzle. Rear sight is standard Lawrence Patent ladder style graduated to 800 yds. Bbl has standard 3-line Hartford marking just forward of the rear sight & “NEW MODEL 1863” back of the rear sight. Receiver & lock plate have standard markings & lock plate has automatic primer feed. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut including full length forearm secured with 3-band & a nose cap. Middle band has a sling swivel with corresponding swivel in the buttstock. Stock has straight grip with Sharp’s semi-crescent buttplate. According to Sharps Firearms, Sellers there were 7,000 of these muskets produced in 1865 within the serial range C30,000-C40,000, of which only 1,000 were equipped with saber bayonet lug. According to verbal information from a noted Sharps authority, this rifle is 1 of a batch produced right near the end of the Civil War after the government had cancelled their contract. There is no current information as to who may have purchased them, but they were ordered with saber bayonet lugs, probably for a militia unit or possibly foreign government. These muskets were apparently all issued with matching numbered bayonet & were not martially inspected. This Sharps source stated that most of the ones he has encountered have been in like new condition such as found here. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its fine Sharps finish with strong bright blue & brilliant case colors on receiver, lockplate, hammer & patchbox. Colors on the lever have turned a little dark. Wood has a few minor nicks & dings and shows most of its fine orig finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, appears to be new & unfired. 50234-5 (6,500-12,500) – Lot 2271 Auction: Firearms - March 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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SHARP’S NEW MODEL 1863 PERCUSSION 3-BAND MUSKET.