FINE CIVIL WAR SHARPS MODEL 1863 NEW MODEL RIFLE.

FINE CIVIL WAR SHARPS MODEL 1863 NEW MODEL RIFLE. SN C,35774. Cal. 52. You are bidding on a very fine example of a popular Civil War Sharps 3-band rifle that retains most of its orig finish. The bbl on this gun has a nearly mint bore and retains most all of its orig blue finish. Lock, frame and breechblock retain much of their orig case colors. The gun is mechanically crisp and functional. Buttstock and forestock have a deep red color under their oiled finish. Crisp inspector cartouches are found along with sub-inspector marks found on most every part. This is a very fine Civil War rifle that would be difficult to upgrade. CONDITION: Bbl retains about 95% of its orig bright blue finish, though thinning overall, there are rubbed areas with losses of finish at muzzle where a bayonet was possibly fit. Bbl markings are crisp and well defined though the “6” and “3” in “New Model 1863” are weakly struck. Frame and lock retain strong areas of case color. Lock has 60-70% case color, though mostly muted as can be seen in photos. Frame retains about 40% case color on left side, but just traces on right with balance being silver/gray with scattered areas of staining and pinprick pitting. Other metal parts are smooth with silver/gray patina including hammer, buttplate, patchbox, bands and nosecap. Sub-inspector mark “M” or “W” are found on each bbl band, frame, hammer, patchbox base, buttplate, trigger guard. Other inspector letters such as “G”, “S”, “C”, “D” or “P” are found on patchbox door, lever latch, frame, lock and lever. Inspector mark “MNM” is found stamped on bottom of forestock, top of buttplate comb and left flat of bbl at breech. Buttstock also has two crisp and well struck cartouches reading “AWM” and “TWR” as can be seen in photos. Stocks are sound and solid with some raised grain retaining most of their original oil finish with scattered small dings, dents and scratches. Several screw heads still retain remnants of bright blue finish. The reproduction copy of the Civil War era rifle sling is in very fine, usable, complete condition. Gun functions fine mechanically and exhibits a bright, crisp bore. 4-46881 JS168 (6,000-9,000)

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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	2140	$5,750.00	FINE CIVIL WAR SHARPS MODEL 1863 NEW MODEL RIFLE. SN C,35774. Cal. 52. You are bidding on a very fine example of a popular Civil War Sharps 3-band rifle that retains most of its orig finish. The bbl on this gun has a nearly mint bore and retains most all of its orig blue finish. Lock, frame and breechblock retain much of their orig case colors. The gun is mechanically crisp and functional. Buttstock and forestock have a deep red color under their oiled finish. Crisp inspector cartouches are found along with sub-inspector marks found on most every part. This is a very fine Civil War rifle that would be difficult to upgrade. CONDITION: Bbl retains about 95% of its orig bright blue finish, though thinning overall, there are rubbed areas with losses of finish at muzzle where a bayonet was possibly fit. Bbl markings are crisp and well defined though the “6” and “3” in “New Model 1863” are weakly struck. Frame and lock retain strong areas of case color. Lock has 60-70% case color, though mostly muted as can be seen in photos. Frame retains about 40% case color on left side, but just traces on right with balance being silver/gray with scattered areas of staining and pinprick pitting. Other metal parts are smooth with silver/gray patina including hammer, buttplate, patchbox, bands and nosecap. Sub-inspector mark “M” or “W” are found on each bbl band, frame, hammer, patchbox base, buttplate, trigger guard. Other inspector letters such as “G”, “S”, “C”, “D” or “P” are found on patchbox door, lever latch, frame, lock and lever. Inspector mark “MNM” is found stamped on bottom of forestock, top of buttplate comb and left flat of bbl at breech. Buttstock also has two crisp and well struck cartouches reading “AWM” and “TWR” as can be seen in photos. Stocks are sound and solid with some raised grain retaining most of their original oil finish with scattered small dings, dents and scratches. Several screw heads still retain remnants of bright blue finish. The reproduction copy of the Civil War era rifle sling is in very fine, usable, complete condition. Gun functions fine mechanically and exhibits a bright, crisp bore. 4-46881 JS168 (6,000-9,000) 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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