SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 3-BAND RIFLE.

SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 3-BAND RIFLE. SN 41860. Cal. 52. Arsenal re-worked percussion3-band rifle with 30″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight with saber bayonet lug on bottom at muzzle and Lawrence Patent ladder rear sight. Bbl, receiver & lockplate have usual markings. Mounted with straight grain walnut with “DFC” in a ribbon cartouche on left side of buttstock and three legible cartouches on left side of wrist. It has an iron patchbox in right side of buttstock. Accompanied by an orig black leather 1-pc sling with brass hook. Also accompanied by a brass handled saber bayonet dated “1861” and with “HARTFORD” markings on left ricasso. Bayonet has its orig brass & leather scabbard with leather frog. Serial number of this rifle falls well within the Berdan Sharpshooter range and therefore could be considered a Berdan Sharpshooter Sharps. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Only traces of orig finish remain in the most sheltered areas with metal being a cleaned gray/brown patina. Chamber area of bbl has wrench marks on each side. Wood is sound, probably replacement, and retains most of a restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered, moderate pitting. Sling is fine with crackled surface and retains most of its orig black finish. Bayonet is a cleaned gray metal patina with spots of moderate to heavy pitting on blade. Scabbard is slightly flexed with crackled surface and an open back seam and retains about 50% orig finish. Frog is stiff & dry. 4-33987 JR4 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	307	$3,738.00	SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 3-BAND RIFLE. SN 41860. Cal. 52. Arsenal re-worked percussion3-band rifle with 30″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight with saber bayonet lug on bottom at muzzle and Lawrence Patent ladder rear sight. Bbl, receiver & lockplate have usual markings. Mounted with straight grain walnut with “DFC” in a ribbon cartouche on left side of buttstock and three legible cartouches on left side of wrist. It has an iron patchbox in right side of buttstock. Accompanied by an orig black leather 1-pc sling with brass hook. Also accompanied by a brass handled saber bayonet dated “1861” and with “HARTFORD” markings on left ricasso. Bayonet has its orig brass & leather scabbard with leather frog. Serial number of this rifle falls well within the Berdan Sharpshooter range and therefore could be considered a Berdan Sharpshooter Sharps. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Only traces of orig finish remain in the most sheltered areas with metal being a cleaned gray/brown patina. Chamber area of bbl has wrench marks on each side. Wood is sound, probably replacement, and retains most of a restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered, moderate pitting. Sling is fine with crackled surface and retains most of its orig black finish. Bayonet is a cleaned gray metal patina with spots of moderate to heavy pitting on blade. Scabbard is slightly flexed with crackled surface and an open back seam and retains about 50% orig finish. Frog is stiff & dry. 4-33987 JR4 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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