SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 CARBINE.

SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 CARBINE. SN 35852. 52 Cal. 22” rnd bbl. Brass mounted. Has sling swivel installed in the bottom of the stock as well as a sling ring on the left side of the stock. Marked “SHARPS RIFLE / MANUFG. CO. / HARTFORD CONN.” On top of the bbl in front of the sight and “NEW MODEL 1858” behind the sight. Various patent markings on the lockplate, receiver and rear sight. This breechblock has the grooved back with the Lawrence and Conant Patent markings. 2,000 carbines in this serial number range were issued to the 1st and 5th Georgia Calvary during the Civil War with some going to the 57th Georgia Infantry and an additional 130 to the State of Virginia for militia use. CONDITION: Smooth brown patina on iron parts. A large chip is missing from the stock of the upper tang, otherwise the stock is fine. Mechanically fine. 4-60219 (4,500-6,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	786	$4,887.00	SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 CARBINE. SN 35852. 52 Cal. 22” rnd bbl. Brass mounted. Has sling swivel installed in the bottom of the stock as well as a sling ring on the left side of the stock. Marked “SHARPS RIFLE / MANUFG. CO. / HARTFORD CONN.” On top of the bbl in front of the sight and “NEW MODEL 1858” behind the sight. Various patent markings on the lockplate, receiver and rear sight. This breechblock has the grooved back with the Lawrence and Conant Patent markings. 2,000 carbines in this serial number range were issued to the 1st and 5th Georgia Calvary during the Civil War with some going to the 57th Georgia Infantry and an additional 130 to the State of Virginia for militia use. CONDITION: Smooth brown patina on iron parts. A large chip is missing from the stock of the upper tang, otherwise the stock is fine. Mechanically fine. 4-60219 (4,500-6,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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.

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