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Lot 2086: Copy of a Sharps Model 1853 "Slant Breech" Breech Loading Rifle

Copy of a Sharps Model 1853 "Slant Breech" Breech Loading Percussion Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2023

Lot 2086: Copy of a Sharps Model 1853 "Slant Breech" Breech Loading Rifle

Copy of a Sharps Model 1853 "Slant Breech" Breech Loading Percussion Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $1,900
Price Realized:
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Copy of a Sharps Model 1853 "Slant Breech" Breech Loading Percussion Rifle

Manufacturer: Unmarked
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 75
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 743
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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:

These unusual rifles are generally believed to have been produce in Nepal in the 19th century. At one point they were attributed to the firm of D.C. Hodgkins & Sons of Macon, Georgia, and thought to have been used by the Confederacy. This one is equipped with a larger caliber than usual rifle-musket barrel.

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