SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 CARTRIDGE CONVERSION CARBINE.

SN C18591. 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, a letter “C” is stamped on the right side of the forestock and “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. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbl retains 98% of its original arsenal bright blue with discernible “New Model 1863″ behind rear sight and Civil War inspectors initials “AW” on breech and new arsenal sub-inspector “F” in front of “TWB”. Lock, frame, hammer, loading arm and base plate retains 90%+ of their case colors with remainder being muted and silver/gray especially on external lever bow of loop and back of floor-plate. Screws also retain much of their original bright blue. Buttplate is smooth silver/gray with large areas of case color. Carbine ring and base are bright with scattered staining and pitting. Buttstock is sound and 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. Inspector’s initials “E.A.W.” are found on bottom of forestock at back. Mechanics are excellent and crisp. Bore is bright and shiny with crisp rifling. 4-51884 JS142 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2316

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
	2316	$6,612.50	SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 CARTRIDGE CONVERSION CARBINE. SN C18591. 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, a letter “C” is stamped on the right side of the forestock and “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. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbl retains 98% of its original arsenal bright blue with discernible “New Model 1863″ behind rear sight and Civil War inspectors initials “AW” on breech and new arsenal sub-inspector “F” in front of “TWB”. Lock, frame, hammer, loading arm and base plate retains 90%+ of their case colors with remainder being muted and silver/gray especially on external lever bow of loop and back of floor-plate. Screws also retain much of their original bright blue. Buttplate is smooth silver/gray with large areas of case color. Carbine ring and base are bright with scattered staining and pitting. Buttstock is sound and 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. Inspector’s initials “E.A.W.” are found on bottom of forestock at back. Mechanics are excellent and crisp. Bore is bright and shiny with crisp rifling. 4-51884 JS142 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2316 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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SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 CARTRIDGE CONVERSION CARBINE.