MODEL 1853 “JOHN BROWN” SHARPS CARBINE.

MODEL 1853 “JOHN BROWN” SHARPS CARBINE. SN 16232. Cal 52. Bbl 21-1/2″. This is a standard Model 1853 Sharps carbine in which about 10,000 were made between 1854-1858. Many of these slant breech Sharps saw service during the Civil War, both North and South, by “Border Ruffians” and anti-slavery zealots in Kansas during the tumultuous time before the Civil War when Kansas was “Bloody Kansas”. John Brown made this model most famous when he raided Harper’s Ferry in an attempt to cause a slave rebellion in America. This particular gun has standard markings associated with this model. Bbl marked “Sharps Rifle/Manufg. Co./Hartford Conn”. Tang marked “Sharps/Patent/1848” and serial number “16232” and matching serial number on bbl. Lockplate is marked “Sharps/Patent/1852”. Gun appears complete and authentic as refinished. CONDITION: Bbl retains 20-30% of its re-blued finish. Maker’s mark forward of sight is only partially discernible from polishing when re-blued. Bore is very good with sharp rifling. Lock, frame, breech and arm retain about 50% of bright blue refinish with balance being gray/silver. Forestock and buttstock are very good and solid with scattered scratches, nicks and scrapes. Brass mountings including band, patchbox and buttplate are cleaned and have yellow patina with staining and scratching. Patchbox, buttplate have earlier serial and assembly numbers, patchbox exhibiting serial number 13843. Gun is fully functional including Maynard capping device. Long range rear sight still retains adjustment and appears Sharps in style but is loose at dovetailed base. 4-46106 JS114 (2,500-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	2137	$3,450.00	MODEL 1853 “JOHN BROWN” SHARPS CARBINE. SN 16232. Cal 52. Bbl 21-1/2″. This is a standard Model 1853 Sharps carbine in which about 10,000 were made between 1854-1858. Many of these slant breech Sharps saw service during the Civil War, both North and South, by “Border Ruffians” and anti-slavery zealots in Kansas during the tumultuous time before the Civil War when Kansas was “Bloody Kansas”. John Brown made this model most famous when he raided Harper’s Ferry in an attempt to cause a slave rebellion in America. This particular gun has standard markings associated with this model. Bbl marked “Sharps Rifle/Manufg. Co./Hartford Conn”. Tang marked “Sharps/Patent/1848” and serial number “16232” and matching serial number on bbl. Lockplate is marked “Sharps/Patent/1852”. Gun appears complete and authentic as refinished. CONDITION: Bbl retains 20-30% of its re-blued finish. Maker’s mark forward of sight is only partially discernible from polishing when re-blued. Bore is very good with sharp rifling. Lock, frame, breech and arm retain about 50% of bright blue refinish with balance being gray/silver. Forestock and buttstock are very good and solid with scattered scratches, nicks and scrapes. Brass mountings including band, patchbox and buttplate are cleaned and have yellow patina with staining and scratching. Patchbox, buttplate have earlier serial and assembly numbers, patchbox exhibiting serial number 13843. Gun is fully functional including Maynard capping device. Long range rear sight still retains adjustment and appears Sharps in style but is loose at dovetailed base. 4-46106 JS114 (2,500-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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