FINE SHARPS BERDANS SHARP SHOOTER RIFLE.

FINE SHARPS BERDANS SHARP SHOOTER RIFLE. Cal. 52 Perc. SN 55948. New Model 1859 rifle with 30” rnd bbl, square base front sight with bronze blade and “Lawrence” marked ladder rear sight. Usual bbl & receiver markings with a visible cartouche on the left wrist. It has case colored patch box on right side of the buttstock. Accompanied by the book “The Sharps Rifle” by W.O. Smith wherein plate NO. 27, between pages 74-75, is a picture of this exact rifle, identified by serial number, with the statement that it was issued to 1st Regt. U.S. Sharpshooters (Col. Hiram Berdan) during summer of 1862. CONDITION: Extremely fine, with completely restored finish to both metal & wood. Retains most of its bright bbl blue and brilliant case colors with minor edge wear and slight thinning over the chamber area. Stock has a small crack back of the top tang, otherwise is sound and retains most of a fine oil finish. Bright shiny bore with fine pitting. 4-51530 JR891 (17,500-27,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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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	515	$0.00	FINE SHARPS BERDANS SHARP SHOOTER RIFLE. Cal. 52 Perc. SN 55948. New Model 1859 rifle with 30” rnd bbl, square base front sight with bronze blade and “Lawrence” marked ladder rear sight. Usual bbl & receiver markings with a visible cartouche on the left wrist. It has case colored patch box on right side of the buttstock. Accompanied by the book “The Sharps Rifle” by W.O. Smith wherein plate NO. 27, between pages 74-75, is a picture of this exact rifle, identified by serial number, with the statement that it was issued to 1st Regt. U.S. Sharpshooters (Col. Hiram Berdan) during summer of 1862. CONDITION: Extremely fine, with completely restored finish to both metal & wood. Retains most of its bright bbl blue and brilliant case colors with minor edge wear and slight thinning over the chamber area. Stock has a small crack back of the top tang, otherwise is sound and retains most of a fine oil finish. Bright shiny bore with fine pitting. 4-51530 JR891 (17,500-27,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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