SPRINGFIELD ALTERED SHARPS MODEL 1870 FIRST TYPE.

SPRINGFIELD ALTERED SHARPS MODEL 1870 FIRST TYPE. SN C34616. Cal. 50-70. 35-1/2″ Bbl. Bbl and stock furniture are left in white. SN is on left rear of bbl. Action is case hardened. SN is on top tang. Lock has tape primer. Rifle was converted from percussion by Springfield with an approx production of 700. Springfield altered rifles are distinguished from other Sharps military rifles by having only two bbl bands. Inspector’s mark “ESA” is on left side of buttstock, with “JE” (?) stamped at rear of trigger plate tang. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Eric Vaule in 1993. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains a good deal of its orig polish, slightly cleaned. Action and lockplate retain 70-80% muted case hardening color. Screws have most of their orig temper blue. Stock shows an old light oil refinish over numerous minor marks, and a few deeper dents. Inspectors marks are fairly clear. Bore is excellent. Action and lock are crisp. 4-45413 MGM57 (4,500-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	1694	$4,025.00	SPRINGFIELD ALTERED SHARPS MODEL 1870 FIRST TYPE. SN C34616. Cal. 50-70. 35-1/2″ Bbl. Bbl and stock furniture are left in white. SN is on left rear of bbl. Action is case hardened. SN is on top tang. Lock has tape primer. Rifle was converted from percussion by Springfield with an approx production of 700. Springfield altered rifles are distinguished from other Sharps military rifles by having only two bbl bands. Inspector’s mark “ESA” is on left side of buttstock, with “JE” (?) stamped at rear of trigger plate tang. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Eric Vaule in 1993. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains a good deal of its orig polish, slightly cleaned. Action and lockplate retain 70-80% muted case hardening color. Screws have most of their orig temper blue. Stock shows an old light oil refinish over numerous minor marks, and a few deeper dents. Inspectors marks are fairly clear. Bore is excellent. Action and lock are crisp. 4-45413 MGM57 (4,500-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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