SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 MILITARY RIFLE.

SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 MILITARY RIFLE. Cal 52. SN C28761. Usual configuration with 30” bbl, replaced front sight, and Sharps ladder rear sight, missing the slide. It has full length forearm with three bands and straight stock with iron buttplate and patchbox. The top of the bbl has usual Sharps markings above the rear sight and “NEW MODEL 1863” below. The buttstock has two visible cartouches on the left wrist and traces of a rebuild cartouche midway on the left side. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl and receiver retain most of an artificially aged patina with some nicks and dings on the left side of the receiver. Wood is sound and retains most of its original arsenal finish, missing a chip from the forearm and the partially obliterated cartouche on the left side of the stock. Patchbox retains about 90% strong original case colors and the buttplate traces of dark case colors. Strong dark bore and good mechanics. 4-50501 JR168 (2,000-3,500)

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
	826	$2,185.00	SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 MILITARY RIFLE. Cal 52. SN C28761. Usual configuration with 30” bbl, replaced front sight, and Sharps ladder rear sight, missing the slide. It has full length forearm with three bands and straight stock with iron buttplate and patchbox. The top of the bbl has usual Sharps markings above the rear sight and “NEW MODEL 1863” below. The buttstock has two visible cartouches on the left wrist and traces of a rebuild cartouche midway on the left side. CONDITION: Good to very good. Bbl and receiver retain most of an artificially aged patina with some nicks and dings on the left side of the receiver. Wood is sound and retains most of its original arsenal finish, missing a chip from the forearm and the partially obliterated cartouche on the left side of the stock. Patchbox retains about 90% strong original case colors and the buttplate traces of dark case colors. Strong dark bore and good mechanics. 4-50501 JR168 (2,000-3,500) 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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