FINE MEACHAM CONVERSION SHARPS SINGLE SHOT RIFLE

FINE MEACHAM CONVERSION SHARPS SINGLE SHOT RIFLE SN C49334. Cal. 45 2-7/8”. Heavy Sharps, 12 lbs. 13.44 oz., with 30” heavy oct bbl, altered German silver Rocky Mtn. front sight with Lawrence Patent ladder rear sight. Top flat has the “OLD RELIABLE” and Bridgeport markings. Mounted with nicely figured straight grain American walnut with uncheckered, semi-schnable forearm & checkered straight stock with smooth Sharps buttplate and has dbl set triggers. E.C.Meacham of St. Louis altered many Sharps rifles and made many more from surplus parts he purchased after Sharps closed. This appears to be one of the assembled pieces. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Iron retains a smooth, even, dark blue/brown patina with light, very fine pitting. Receiver, lockplate & hammer have traces of case colors in sheltered areas. Wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-32661 JR583 (5,500-8,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	3068	$8,050.00	FINE MEACHAM CONVERSION SHARPS SINGLE SHOT RIFLE SN C49334. Cal. 45 2-7/8”. Heavy Sharps, 12 lbs. 13.44 oz., with 30” heavy oct bbl, altered German silver Rocky Mtn. front sight with Lawrence Patent ladder rear sight. Top flat has the “OLD RELIABLE” and Bridgeport markings. Mounted with nicely figured straight grain American walnut with uncheckered, semi-schnable forearm & checkered straight stock with smooth Sharps buttplate and has dbl set triggers. E.C.Meacham of St. Louis altered many Sharps rifles and made many more from surplus parts he purchased after Sharps closed. This appears to be one of the assembled pieces. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Iron retains a smooth, even, dark blue/brown patina with light, very fine pitting. Receiver, lockplate & hammer have traces of case colors in sheltered areas. Wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-32661 JR583 (5,500-8,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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