Lot 172: U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Military Percussion Rifle

Rare Civil War U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Military Percussion Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 3, 2021

Lot 172: U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Military Percussion Rifle

Rare Civil War U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Military Percussion Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 3, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,250

Price Realized:

Rare Civil War U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Military Percussion Rifle

Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company

Model: 1863-Rifle

Type: Rifle

Gauge: 52

Barrel: 30 1/8 inch round

Finish: blue/casehardened

Grip:

Stock: walnut

Item Views: 1062

Item Interest: Very Active

Serial Number:

Catalog Page: 20

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:

Only 6,140 NM 1863 rifles were manufactured c. 1863-1865 compared to 40,000 NM 1863 carbines.

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Lot 172: U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Military Percussion Rifle

Rare Civil War U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Military Percussion Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 3, 2021

Lot 172: U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Military Percussion Rifle

Rare Civil War U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Military Percussion Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 3, 2021

Rare Civil War U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Military Percussion Rifle

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