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Lot #6164

Lot 6163: Slant Breech Sharps Style Breech Loading Military Rifle

Unmarked "Confederate" Slant Breech Sharps Style Breech Loading Military Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 6, 2021

Lot 6163: Slant Breech Sharps Style Breech Loading Military Rifle

Unmarked "Confederate" Slant Breech Sharps Style Breech Loading Military Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 6, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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Unmarked "Confederate" Slant Breech Sharps Style Breech Loading Military Rifle

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Single Shot
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 40 3/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1073
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 279
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:

A cache of these unusual rifles were discovered in Kathmandu, Nepal, and they have long been attributed to the Confederate States of America.

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