SHARPS MODEL 1853 SLANT BREECH CARBINE.

SHARPS MODEL 1853 SLANT BREECH CARBINE. Cal 52. SN 17037. Altered carbine with a 21-1/2” bbl, square base front sight, no rear sight or provision therefor. Appears to be an original forearm with replacement buttstock that has a military style sling loop inletted into the left side. The pellet priming mechanism appears to be intact. CONDITION: Fair to good as noted. Iron retains a medium gray patina with light surface pitting and what appears to be a deep sword cut in the left side about mid point on the bbl. Wood is sound with the forearm missing slivers at the tip and is much battered and used. Buttstock has a grain check or two and retains most of an old refinish. Bore appears to have been reamed smooth and has heavy pitting. 4-50753 JR72 (1,000-2,000)

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
	528	$1,092.00	SHARPS MODEL 1853 SLANT BREECH CARBINE. Cal 52. SN 17037. Altered carbine with a 21-1/2” bbl, square base front sight, no rear sight or provision therefor. Appears to be an original forearm with replacement buttstock that has a military style sling loop inletted into the left side. The pellet priming mechanism appears to be intact. CONDITION: Fair to good as noted. Iron retains a medium gray patina with light surface pitting and what appears to be a deep sword cut in the left side about mid point on the bbl. Wood is sound with the forearm missing slivers at the tip and is much battered and used. Buttstock has a grain check or two and retains most of an old refinish. Bore appears to have been reamed smooth and has heavy pitting. 4-50753 JR72 (1,000-2,000) 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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