SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 3-BAND RIFLE.

SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 3-BAND RIFLE. SN C33084. Cal. 52. Usual configuration with 30″ rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug with German silver blade and 800 yard Lawrence Patent ladder rear sight. Bbl has usual markings as does receiver & lockplate. Mounted in uncheckered, American walnut with long forearm & three bands with straight stock and smooth steel buttplate. Right side of buttstock has an 1859 style steel patch box. Left wrist has two legible cartouches and there are small inspector initials on most of the visible parts. Accompanied by the remnants of a worn, dry & fragile orig sling. These Sharps rifles were used to great effect throughout the Civil War. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue with only slight muzzle wear and a few scattered spots of light rust. Receiver, lockplate, bands & buttplate are a silver metal color with traces of faded case colors around hammer. Wood is sound with light handling & use nicks & scratches and retains most of a very old varnish refinish which has somewhat crackled. Sling loops show moderate to heavy rust and there is some staining around toe. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with scattered pitting. Sling is poor with broken end. 4-31800 JR187 (5,500-7,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1427	$0.00	SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 3-BAND RIFLE. SN C33084. Cal. 52. Usual configuration with 30″ rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug with German silver blade and 800 yard Lawrence Patent ladder rear sight. Bbl has usual markings as does receiver & lockplate. Mounted in uncheckered, American walnut with long forearm & three bands with straight stock and smooth steel buttplate. Right side of buttstock has an 1859 style steel patch box. Left wrist has two legible cartouches and there are small inspector initials on most of the visible parts. Accompanied by the remnants of a worn, dry & fragile orig sling. These Sharps rifles were used to great effect throughout the Civil War. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue with only slight muzzle wear and a few scattered spots of light rust. Receiver, lockplate, bands & buttplate are a silver metal color with traces of faded case colors around hammer. Wood is sound with light handling & use nicks & scratches and retains most of a very old varnish refinish which has somewhat crackled. Sling loops show moderate to heavy rust and there is some staining around toe. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with scattered pitting. Sling is poor with broken end. 4-31800 JR187 (5,500-7,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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