SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 3-BAND RIFLE WITH DOUBLE SET TRIGGERS IN THE BERDAN SHARPSHOOTER RANGE.

SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 3-BAND RIFLE WITH DOUBLE SET TRIGGERS IN THE BERDAN SHARPSHOOTER RANGE. SN 57136. Cal. 54. Usual configuration with 30″ rnd bbl, rectangular base front sight/bayonet lug with a Lawrence Patent rifle ladder rear sight. Bbl has usual Sharps markings above the sight and the model number behind the sight with usual Sharps markings on lockplate and receiver. Mounted in 2-pc uncheckered American walnut with long forearm & straight stock with Sharps buttplate and an iron patchbox on the right side of the butt. Hammer screw is broken. According to the book, Sharps Firearms, Sellers, the Berdan Sharpshooter serial range is 35,000-57,000 “with a scattered few above this”. The Berdan Sharpshooters were organized by Col. Hiram Berdan in two regiments and were eventually equipped with these fine Sharps rifles. The Sharpshooters acquitted themselves extremely well and at Gettysburg 100 men of the 1st Regiment of Sharpshooters and 200 men of the 3rd Maine Infantry armed with muzzle loaders faced 30,000 men under Gen. Longstreet on Little Round Top. The report states that within 20 minutes the 100 Sharpshooters had expended 10,000 rds, an astronomical rate of fire, which held the Confederate force at bay long enough for Gen. Meade to send up reinforcements. Many historians consider this battle the turning point of the War. CONDITION: Fair. No orig finish remains with all metal being a dark crusty attic patina with moderate pitting. Wood is sound, missing the stock sling wire, and retains a sanded dark patina showing heavy wear. Set trigger needs attention, otherwise mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-38080 JR318 (4,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	2372	$6,037.50	SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 3-BAND RIFLE WITH DOUBLE SET TRIGGERS IN THE BERDAN SHARPSHOOTER RANGE. SN 57136. Cal. 54. Usual configuration with 30″ rnd bbl, rectangular base front sight/bayonet lug with a Lawrence Patent rifle ladder rear sight. Bbl has usual Sharps markings above the sight and the model number behind the sight with usual Sharps markings on lockplate and receiver. Mounted in 2-pc uncheckered American walnut with long forearm & straight stock with Sharps buttplate and an iron patchbox on the right side of the butt. Hammer screw is broken. According to the book, Sharps Firearms, Sellers, the Berdan Sharpshooter serial range is 35,000-57,000 “with a scattered few above this”. The Berdan Sharpshooters were organized by Col. Hiram Berdan in two regiments and were eventually equipped with these fine Sharps rifles. The Sharpshooters acquitted themselves extremely well and at Gettysburg 100 men of the 1st Regiment of Sharpshooters and 200 men of the 3rd Maine Infantry armed with muzzle loaders faced 30,000 men under Gen. Longstreet on Little Round Top. The report states that within 20 minutes the 100 Sharpshooters had expended 10,000 rds, an astronomical rate of fire, which held the Confederate force at bay long enough for Gen. Meade to send up reinforcements. Many historians consider this battle the turning point of the War. CONDITION: Fair. No orig finish remains with all metal being a dark crusty attic patina with moderate pitting. Wood is sound, missing the stock sling wire, and retains a sanded dark patina showing heavy wear. Set trigger needs attention, otherwise mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-38080 JR318 (4,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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