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  • Auction Catalog #1046
  • Lot #2256
Lot #2255
Lot #2257

Lot 2256: Two American Lever Action Long Arms

Two American Breech Loading Lever Action Long Arms

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 22, 2024

Lot 2256: Two American Lever Action Long Arms

Two American Breech Loading Lever Action Long Arms

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 22, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) Sharps New Model 1859 Metallic Cartridge Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine with Scope

Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
Model: 1859 Conversion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50-70 U.S. Govt
Barrel: 22 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1103
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

Manufactured during the Civil War era and converted after the war, relined with 3-groove rifling. Separately includes a Lyman All-American 4X scope on a weaver mount with a custom made base (untested for fitment on the gun).

Rating Definition:

Good with gray patina, freckling, pitting and mild wear. Refinished wood is also good with scratches, and a few cracks and chips. Mechanically fine.



B) Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Navy Smoothbored Carbine

Manufacturer: Sharps & Hankins
Model: 1862 Navy
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1103
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Description:

Manufactured c. 1862-1865. Fitted with a reproduction barrel cover. Barrel relined with a smooth shotgun bore, converted to percussion from rimfire.

Rating Definition:

Good overall as converted to percussion with a smoothbore, with gray and brown patina, pitting, wear, scratches, chips and cracks in the stock. Mechanically fine. Reproduction leather cover is very good.



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