MODEL 1868 SHARPS CARBINE CONVERTED TO 50-70CF.

MODEL 1868 SHARPS CARBINE CONVERTED TO 50-70CF. SN 43847. Cal. 50. 22″ long bbl. Rear sight marked “R.S. LAWRENCE PATENTED FEBRUARY 15, 1859” also stamped with “SUB INSPECTOR E.A.W.” on left side of bbl. The orig new model bbl markings have been mostly removed during government reprocess. Lock plate marked “C. SHARPS PAT OCTOBER 5, 1852” behind the hammer and above the hammer, “R.S. LAWRENCE PAT” over “APRIL 12, 1859” but the markings have been mostly removed during government refinishing process. SN43847 on breech tang. Butt plate and patch box are present on this specimen. The forend of typical configuration as well as butt stock and is marked w/inspector script “EF” above the sling ring however the sling bar and ring are not present on this example. There is a script “DFC” on left side of butt stock. PROVENANCE: Dr. Frank Miller Estate Coll. CONDITION: Overall condition of the metal is fine to new as arsenally refinished as well as wood, otherwise a mint gun. 4-35654 PAS75 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2525	$5,750.00	MODEL 1868 SHARPS CARBINE CONVERTED TO 50-70CF. SN 43847. Cal. 50. 22″ long bbl. Rear sight marked “R.S. LAWRENCE PATENTED FEBRUARY 15, 1859” also stamped with “SUB INSPECTOR E.A.W.” on left side of bbl. The orig new model bbl markings have been mostly removed during government reprocess. Lock plate marked “C. SHARPS PAT OCTOBER 5, 1852” behind the hammer and above the hammer, “R.S. LAWRENCE PAT” over “APRIL 12, 1859” but the markings have been mostly removed during government refinishing process. SN43847 on breech tang. Butt plate and patch box are present on this specimen. The forend of typical configuration as well as butt stock and is marked w/inspector script “EF” above the sling ring however the sling bar and ring are not present on this example. There is a script “DFC” on left side of butt stock. PROVENANCE: Dr. Frank Miller Estate Coll. CONDITION: Overall condition of the metal is fine to new as arsenally refinished as well as wood, otherwise a mint gun. 4-35654 PAS75 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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