CARTRIDGE CONVERSION OF CIVIL WAR SHARPS RIFLE.

CARTRIDGE CONVERSION OF CIVIL WAR SHARPS RIFLE. SN C,37558. Cal. 57. You are bidding on a very nice high condition government metallic cartridge conversion of a Civil War Sharps rifle. This gun appears to never have left the armory after the Civil War, was sent back in 1867 to be converted. This gun exhibits a fine bright bore which has seen little or no fire. Bbl retains most of orig finish, as do other metal parts. Orig Civil War cartouches are still intact and deeply struck. The 1867 cartouche is a ribbon with “DFC” in the center of the left side of buttstock. This gun is properly marked, including “New Model 1863” between rear sight and breech. CONDITION: Bbl retains most all orig blue with scattered areas of staining and rust. Bbl bands are gray/bright with scattered staining and pitting. Frame and breech retain much orig finish, including some bright and muted case colors, as can be seen in photo. Several of the screws retain fire blue. The “DFC” cartouche in middle of stock is somewhat obliterated, however Civil War cartouches and some inspector marks are well struck. Stock exhibits some raised grain with numerous scratches, scrapes and dings. 4-38294 JS75 (7,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	2535	$0.00	CARTRIDGE CONVERSION OF CIVIL WAR SHARPS RIFLE. SN C,37558. Cal. 57. You are bidding on a very nice high condition government metallic cartridge conversion of a Civil War Sharps rifle. This gun appears to never have left the armory after the Civil War, was sent back in 1867 to be converted. This gun exhibits a fine bright bore which has seen little or no fire. Bbl retains most of orig finish, as do other metal parts. Orig Civil War cartouches are still intact and deeply struck. The 1867 cartouche is a ribbon with “DFC” in the center of the left side of buttstock. This gun is properly marked, including “New Model 1863” between rear sight and breech. CONDITION: Bbl retains most all orig blue with scattered areas of staining and rust. Bbl bands are gray/bright with scattered staining and pitting. Frame and breech retain much orig finish, including some bright and muted case colors, as can be seen in photo. Several of the screws retain fire blue. The “DFC” cartouche in middle of stock is somewhat obliterated, however Civil War cartouches and some inspector marks are well struck. Stock exhibits some raised grain with numerous scratches, scrapes and dings. 4-38294 JS75 (7,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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