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Lot 4108: C. Sharps & Co. Breech Loading Percussion "Pistol Rifle"

Rare C. Sharps & Co. Breech Loading Percussion "Pistol Rifle"

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2023

Lot 4108: C. Sharps & Co. Breech Loading Percussion "Pistol Rifle"

Rare C. Sharps & Co. Breech Loading Percussion "Pistol Rifle"

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,900 - $3,250
Price Realized:
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Rare C. Sharps & Co. Breech Loading Percussion "Pistol Rifle"

Manufacturer: C. Sharps
Model: Pistol
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 27 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1333
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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:

Only about 500-600 of these were manufactured in the mid to late 1850s.

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