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  • Lot #2197
Lot #2196
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Lot 2197: Sharps New Model 1859 Metallic Cartridge Conversion Carbine

Sharps New Model 1859 Metallic Cartridge Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2023

Lot 2197: Sharps New Model 1859 Metallic Cartridge Conversion Carbine

Sharps New Model 1859 Metallic Cartridge Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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Sharps New Model 1859 Metallic Cartridge Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine

Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
Model: 1859 Conversion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 52
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 776
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured for use in the Civil War and converted after the war and subsequently bored out to smoothbore (measures around .52 caliber at the muzzle).

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