MODEL 1859 SHARPS MILITARY RIFLE WITH BAYONET.

MODEL 1859 SHARPS MILITARY RIFLE WITH BAYONET. SN 40163. Cal. 52. This is a fine example of the popular new Model 1859 3-band Sharps rifle with matching bayonet and scabbard. Bayonet is stamped on flat of grip with “1”. Gun is in overall fine condition. Markings are all crisp and discernible. Stocks are sound and solid. There is a piece of paper found in patchbox that has an ancestor’s note concerning First Sergeant Marvin P. Raymond of the 1st Regiment, United State’s Sharpshooters who was killed at Blackford’s Ford on Sept. 19, 1862. We have no idea of attribution but note is there. Further research on this SN may show possible tie. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Bbl retains traces of orig blue with balance being plum, scattered staining. Stock is sound and solid and shows no cartouches. Frame, breech and lever are gray and smooth with areas of staining. Bayonet matches gun for condition with bright gray blade marked “Collins & Co, Hartford 1861”. Bayonet scabbard is in good condition, point has been reshaped and sharpened. Scabbard appears restored, at least scabbard body has been re-dyed. 4-47322 JS8 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	2268	$5,750.00	MODEL 1859 SHARPS MILITARY RIFLE WITH BAYONET. SN 40163. Cal. 52. This is a fine example of the popular new Model 1859 3-band Sharps rifle with matching bayonet and scabbard. Bayonet is stamped on flat of grip with “1”. Gun is in overall fine condition. Markings are all crisp and discernible. Stocks are sound and solid. There is a piece of paper found in patchbox that has an ancestor’s note concerning First Sergeant Marvin P. Raymond of the 1st Regiment, United State’s Sharpshooters who was killed at Blackford’s Ford on Sept. 19, 1862. We have no idea of attribution but note is there. Further research on this SN may show possible tie. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Bbl retains traces of orig blue with balance being plum, scattered staining. Stock is sound and solid and shows no cartouches. Frame, breech and lever are gray and smooth with areas of staining. Bayonet matches gun for condition with bright gray blade marked “Collins & Co, Hartford 1861”. Bayonet scabbard is in good condition, point has been reshaped and sharpened. Scabbard appears restored, at least scabbard body has been re-dyed. 4-47322 JS8 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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