SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 3-BAND RIFLE.

SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 3-BAND RIFLE. SN C38495. 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, nicely figured 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 crisp cartouches and there are small inspector initials on most of the visible parts. These Sharps rifles were used to great effect throughout the Civil War. CONDITION: Fine. Metal retains mostly a blue/gray patina with a few cleaned areas on bbl, receiver & lockplate. Wood is extremely fine with a very few minor nicks & dings and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. This is probably an unfired rifle that has had poor storage. 4-31741 JR186 (3,500-5,500)

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
	1429	$4,600.00	SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 3-BAND RIFLE. SN C38495. 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, nicely figured 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 crisp cartouches and there are small inspector initials on most of the visible parts. These Sharps rifles were used to great effect throughout the Civil War. CONDITION: Fine. Metal retains mostly a blue/gray patina with a few cleaned areas on bbl, receiver & lockplate. Wood is extremely fine with a very few minor nicks & dings and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. This is probably an unfired rifle that has had poor storage. 4-31741 JR186 (3,500-5,500) 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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