UNIQUE FACTORY “EXTRA FINE ENGRAVED” MODEL 1853 SHARPS SHOTGUN.

SN 9327. 26 Bore. 21-3/4″ bbl. Frank Sellers in his text Sharps Firearms notes that there were only 320 model 1853 shotguns made of which only 1 was “extra engraved”. This gun probably falls into the category of extra engraving as the flat on reverse of receiver has a panel scene of a hunting dog. Sellers does mention in his book that some guns with factory letters that are obviously factory engraved list them simply as plain guns, so this is probably not the only “extra engraved” shotgun out there; however this is the only 26 bore gun “extra fine engraved” as invoiced from Sharps factory March 13, 1855. Factory letter lists no recipient and does state gun is 26 bore, originally shipped with 22″ bbl. Gun conforms to other model 1853 Sharps sporting arms with patent markings on both sides of frame and address on bbl. Matching SNs were observed on frame, tang and bottom of bbl. This gun is totally iron mounted with walnut stock and pewter nosecap. Few engraved Sharps shotguns are ever offered. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: This gun exhibits freckling and pitting to bbl which is brown/gray overall. Bright orig brown finish is found on bottom of bbl where protected by forestock. Remainder of metal is brown/gray overall with scattered areas of rust and pitting. Forestock has longitudinal crack running its entire length, about 1/2″ putty repair on left side and several chips near breech end. Buttstock is sound and well fit with well figured wood; glued inset repair of about 3″ x 1/4″ sliver that runs at top rear of lock. Mechanically gun is functional with smooth bore with pitting. 4-53990 JS76 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3233

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	3233	$4,887.50	UNIQUE FACTORY “EXTRA FINE ENGRAVED” MODEL 1853 SHARPS SHOTGUN. SN 9327. 26 Bore. 21-3/4″ bbl. Frank Sellers in his text Sharps Firearms notes that there were only 320 model 1853 shotguns made of which only 1 was “extra engraved”. This gun probably falls into the category of extra engraving as the flat on reverse of receiver has a panel scene of a hunting dog. Sellers does mention in his book that some guns with factory letters that are obviously factory engraved list them simply as plain guns, so this is probably not the only “extra engraved” shotgun out there; however this is the only 26 bore gun “extra fine engraved” as invoiced from Sharps factory March 13, 1855. Factory letter lists no recipient and does state gun is 26 bore, originally shipped with 22″ bbl. Gun conforms to other model 1853 Sharps sporting arms with patent markings on both sides of frame and address on bbl. Matching SNs were observed on frame, tang and bottom of bbl. This gun is totally iron mounted with walnut stock and pewter nosecap. Few engraved Sharps shotguns are ever offered. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: This gun exhibits freckling and pitting to bbl which is brown/gray overall. Bright orig brown finish is found on bottom of bbl where protected by forestock. Remainder of metal is brown/gray overall with scattered areas of rust and pitting. Forestock has longitudinal crack running its entire length, about 1/2″ putty repair on left side and several chips near breech end. Buttstock is sound and well fit with well figured wood; glued inset repair of about 3″ x 1/4″ sliver that runs at top rear of lock. Mechanically gun is functional with smooth bore with pitting. 4-53990 JS76 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3233 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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UNIQUE FACTORY “EXTRA FINE ENGRAVED” MODEL 1853 SHARPS SHOTGUN.