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1468
$2,530.00

SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 CONVERSION CARBINE SN C22273. Cal. 50-70. Standard conversion carbine with 22” rnd bbl, square base front sight with German silver blade & Lawrence Patent ladder rear sight. It has light standard markings on bbl, receiver & lockplate. Bore has orig 6-groove rifling. It has factory replacement, nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with std forearm & replacement buttstock with cartouche in a small ribbon on left side. It has a sling bar & ring on left side of wrist. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains blue in very sheltered areas and around front sight, being mostly a dark plum-blue patina with light, fine surface rust. Receiver & lockplate retain 50-60% faded case colors with balance a brownish patina. Wood is sound with minor chips behind sling bar and usual nicks, dings & scratches and retains a hand worn patina that will clean much better. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-32604 JR510 (2,000-3,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007
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