SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 BERDAN SHARPSHOOTER’S RIFLE.

SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 BERDAN SHARPSHOOTER’S RIFLE. SN 54683. Cal. 52. 30″ bbl with provision for socket bayonet and Lord’s patent rear sight, brass blade pin front sight. Bbl marked forward of sight “SHARPS RIFLE/MANUFG.CO/HARTFORD CONN.” Marked behind rear sight “NEW MODEL 1859”. Left side of bbl has sub-inspector mark “SL”. Lockplate marked “R.S. LORDS PAT/APRIL 12TH 1859” and “C. SHARPS’ PAT./OCTOBER 5TH 1852.” Double set triggers, three band capped forend, sling swivels. Stock has iron patchbox and buttplate. Left wrist of stock has barely visible outline of inspector cartouche. Sharps model 1859 rifles bearing these marks were issued to Col. Hiram Berdan’s first and second regimen U.S. sharpshooters. Many authenticated sharpshooter rifles fall within the serial range of 54374 to 57572. The 42nd Pennsylvania unit received 126 Sharps rifles in serial range 44918 to 57641. SN 54682 was assigned to Company D and I. SN 54683 is not listed in these records may have been issued to these sharpshooters. CONDITION: Very Good. Metal finish has faded to light patina with areas of pitting, heaviest at breech section of action. Stock has cracks in lock and tang areas. Forearm and stock have worn finish with some heavy handling marks. Bore has good rifling with spots of light pitting slightly darkened appearance. Action has smooth functioning mechanics with corrosion plugged nipple. 4-42458 DS64 (10,500-13,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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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	2209	$0.00	SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 BERDAN SHARPSHOOTER’S RIFLE. SN 54683. Cal. 52. 30″ bbl with provision for socket bayonet and Lord’s patent rear sight, brass blade pin front sight. Bbl marked forward of sight “SHARPS RIFLE/MANUFG.CO/HARTFORD CONN.” Marked behind rear sight “NEW MODEL 1859”. Left side of bbl has sub-inspector mark “SL”. Lockplate marked “R.S. LORDS PAT/APRIL 12TH 1859” and “C. SHARPS’ PAT./OCTOBER 5TH 1852.” Double set triggers, three band capped forend, sling swivels. Stock has iron patchbox and buttplate. Left wrist of stock has barely visible outline of inspector cartouche. Sharps model 1859 rifles bearing these marks were issued to Col. Hiram Berdan’s first and second regimen U.S. sharpshooters. Many authenticated sharpshooter rifles fall within the serial range of 54374 to 57572. The 42nd Pennsylvania unit received 126 Sharps rifles in serial range 44918 to 57641. SN 54682 was assigned to Company D and I. SN 54683 is not listed in these records may have been issued to these sharpshooters. CONDITION: Very Good. Metal finish has faded to light patina with areas of pitting, heaviest at breech section of action. Stock has cracks in lock and tang areas. Forearm and stock have worn finish with some heavy handling marks. Bore has good rifling with spots of light pitting slightly darkened appearance. Action has smooth functioning mechanics with corrosion plugged nipple. 4-42458 DS64 (10,500-13,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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