MODEL 1868 SHARPS CARBINE CONVERTED TO 50-70CF.

MODEL 1868 SHARPS CARBINE CONVERTED TO 50-70CF. SN 48638. Cal. 50. 22″ long bbl. Rear sight marked “R.S. LAWRENCE PATENTED FEBRUARY 15, 1859” 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”. SN48638 on breech tang. Butt plate has cutout for patch box lid from the orig carbine. The forend of typical configuration as well as butt stock is marked w/inspector script “EF” above the sling ring and script “DFC” on left side of butt stock. CONDITION: Overall condition of the metal is fine to new as arsenally refinished, wood, except for a few handling marks, is fine to excellent, otherwise a mint gun. 4-35160 PAS74 (7,000-10,000)

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
	2527	$6,900.00	MODEL 1868 SHARPS CARBINE CONVERTED TO 50-70CF. SN 48638. Cal. 50. 22″ long bbl. Rear sight marked “R.S. LAWRENCE PATENTED FEBRUARY 15, 1859” 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”. SN48638 on breech tang. Butt plate has cutout for patch box lid from the orig carbine. The forend of typical configuration as well as butt stock is marked w/inspector script “EF” above the sling ring and script “DFC” on left side of butt stock. CONDITION: Overall condition of the metal is fine to new as arsenally refinished, wood, except for a few handling marks, is fine to excellent, otherwise a mint gun. 4-35160 PAS74 (7,000-10,000) 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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