SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal 52RF. SN C8118. Fine early carbine with 22” 3-groove bbl, silver blade front sight and carbine ladder rear sight. Usual markings on the chamber, lockplate, and receiver. The buttstock has two fine, crisp cartouches. The buttplate is from an earlier model with the patchbox cutout. CONDITION: Fine, as arsenal refinished. Bbl retains 93-95% thin finish with light pitting just above the bbl band. Receiver and lockplate retain most of their strong case colors with the lever and buttplate having dark case colors. Hammer is polished bright. Wood is extremely fine with the stock retaining most of its original oil finish. Forearm retains most of its arsenal refinish. Bore, with sharp rifling, has heavy pitting. 4-50518 JR158 (2,500-3,500)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	516	$5,750.00	SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal 52RF. SN C8118. Fine early carbine with 22” 3-groove bbl, silver blade front sight and carbine ladder rear sight. Usual markings on the chamber, lockplate, and receiver. The buttstock has two fine, crisp cartouches. The buttplate is from an earlier model with the patchbox cutout. CONDITION: Fine, as arsenal refinished. Bbl retains 93-95% thin finish with light pitting just above the bbl band. Receiver and lockplate retain most of their strong case colors with the lever and buttplate having dark case colors. Hammer is polished bright. Wood is extremely fine with the stock retaining most of its original oil finish. Forearm retains most of its arsenal refinish. Bore, with sharp rifling, has heavy pitting. 4-50518 JR158 (2,500-3,500) 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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