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  • Lot #4004
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Lot 4004: Two Antique Sharps Cartridge Conversion Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 10, 2020

Lot 4004: Two Antique Sharps Cartridge Conversion Long Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 10, 2020

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) Meacham Style Sharps "Buffalo Rifle"

Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
Model: Meacham
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45-70
Barrel: 30 1/4 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1956
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 191
Class: Antique
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

Both of these Sharps were converted for metallic cartridges following the Civil War. "A" has a converted percussion lock.

B) Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine

Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
Model: New Model 1863
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 50-70
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1956
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 191
Class: Antique
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

Description:

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