Lot 2013: Sharps Model 1851 "Box Lock" Percussion Rifle
Scarce Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company Model 1851 "Box Lock" Percussion Rifle
Auction Date: October 5, 2022
Lot 2013: Sharps Model 1851 "Box Lock" Percussion Rifle
Scarce Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company Model 1851 "Box Lock" Percussion Rifle
Auction Date: October 5, 2022
Estimated Price: $3,250 - $5,500
Price Realized: 
Scarce Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company Model 1851 "Box Lock" Percussion Rifle
Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
Model: 1851
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 28 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 370
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number: 
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.
Description:
Only around 400 of these rifles were manufactured in 1852-1855 in .36, .44, and 52 caliber, and only 1,857 Model 1851s are believed to have been manufactured in total. Comes with a certificate of authenticity from Ancestry Guns.
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