Lot 225: Civil War U.S. Contract Sharps New Model 1863 Percussion Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 4, 2023

Lot 225: Civil War U.S. Contract Sharps New Model 1863 Percussion Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 4, 2023

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

Price Realized:

Civil War U.S. Contract Sharps New Model 1863 Percussion Rifle

Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company

Model: New Model 1863

Type: Rifle

Gauge: 52

Barrel: 30 inch round

Finish: blue/casehardened

Grip:

Stock: walnut

Item Views: 918

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.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured c. 1863-1865. Stock cracked.

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Lot 225: Civil War U.S. Contract Sharps New Model 1863 Percussion Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 4, 2023

Lot 225: Civil War U.S. Contract Sharps New Model 1863 Percussion Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 4, 2023

Civil War U.S. Contract Sharps New Model 1863 Percussion Rifle

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