EXTREMELY FINE SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 RIFLE.

EXTREMELY FINE SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 RIFLE. SN 37214. Cal. 56. 30” rnd bbl. Standard Sharps markings on the bbl, receiver, and lockplate. Cartouche on the left side of the stock is given as “GWR” in Man At Arms Vol. 25, Number 3, 2003 on pg 36 and 37, but appears to be something else, possibly “TWR”. The Navy placed an order for 900 of these rifles September 9, 1859 with deliveries before the end of the year. This is undoubtedly one of those rifles. CONDITION: About 90% of the blue remains on the bbl. Casehardening colors are brilliant on the patchbox, buttplate, and left side of the receiver. Somewhat faded on the right side of the receiver, inside the lever and bbl bands. Most of the screws have a brilliant fire blue. Wood shows no use but has some cracks and chips at the rear of the forearm. Action is excellent. 4-57014 FS143 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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
	507	$12,650.00	EXTREMELY FINE SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 RIFLE. SN 37214. Cal. 56. 30” rnd bbl. Standard Sharps markings on the bbl, receiver, and lockplate. Cartouche on the left side of the stock is given as “GWR” in Man At Arms Vol. 25, Number 3, 2003 on pg 36 and 37, but appears to be something else, possibly “TWR”. The Navy placed an order for 900 of these rifles September 9, 1859 with deliveries before the end of the year. This is undoubtedly one of those rifles. CONDITION: About 90% of the blue remains on the bbl. Casehardening colors are brilliant on the patchbox, buttplate, and left side of the receiver. Somewhat faded on the right side of the receiver, inside the lever and bbl bands. Most of the screws have a brilliant fire blue. Wood shows no use but has some cracks and chips at the rear of the forearm. Action is excellent. 4-57014 FS143 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}