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Lot 2096: Sharps Model 1853 Slant Breech Percussion Carbine

"John Brown Sharps/Beecher's Bible" Sharps Model 1853 Slant Breech Percussion Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2019

Lot 2096: Sharps Model 1853 Slant Breech Percussion Carbine

"John Brown Sharps/Beecher's Bible" Sharps Model 1853 Slant Breech Percussion Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2019

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,750
Price Realized:
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"John Brown Sharps/Beecher's Bible" Sharps Model 1853 Slant Breech Percussion Carbine

Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
Model: 1853-Carbine
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 52
Barrel: 21 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 754
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 144
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured c. 1853-1854.

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