1859 SHARPS MITCHELL NAVY CONTRACT PERCUSSION 3-BAND RIFLE.

1859 SHARPS MITCHELL NAVY CONTRACT PERCUSSION 3-BAND RIFLE. SN 42267. Cal. 52. Standard 3-band rifle with 30” rnd bbl, rectangular base front sight with German silver blade & a saber bayonet mount under bottom of muzzle. It has Lawrence Patent ladder rear sight & usual markings on bbl, receiver & lockplate. Mounted with straight grain uncheckered American walnut with full length forearm & straight stock with usual Sharps buttplate. It has a 2-pc patchbox in right side of butt & sling swivels. This is from the Navy Contract. CONDITION: Very good. Traces of orig finish remain on bbl in most sheltered areas with metal being a very dark smooth even brown patina. Receiver & lockplate retain about 30% dark case colors with balance of metal a dark brown patina. Stock has a few chips back of lockplate and shows moderate to heavy wear. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-32815(6,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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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	1464	$0.00	1859 SHARPS MITCHELL NAVY CONTRACT PERCUSSION 3-BAND RIFLE. SN 42267. Cal. 52. Standard 3-band rifle with 30” rnd bbl, rectangular base front sight with German silver blade & a saber bayonet mount under bottom of muzzle. It has Lawrence Patent ladder rear sight & usual markings on bbl, receiver & lockplate. Mounted with straight grain uncheckered American walnut with full length forearm & straight stock with usual Sharps buttplate. It has a 2-pc patchbox in right side of butt & sling swivels. This is from the Navy Contract. CONDITION: Very good. Traces of orig finish remain on bbl in most sheltered areas with metal being a very dark smooth even brown patina. Receiver & lockplate retain about 30% dark case colors with balance of metal a dark brown patina. Stock has a few chips back of lockplate and shows moderate to heavy wear. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-32815(6,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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