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Lot 1203: U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Rifle

U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Breech Loading Percussion Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 7, 2024

Lot 1203: U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Rifle

U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Breech Loading Percussion Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 7, 2024

Estimated Price: $2,750 - $4,250
Price Realized:
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U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Breech Loading 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: 1377
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 202
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Partially darkened with defined rifling and some patches of oxidation/light pitting.
Description:

Only 6,150 New Model 1863 rifles were manufactured (C,30000-C,40000 range) compared to over 60,000 New Model 1863 carbines, making them a desirable Sharps variation. Features a front sight doubling as a bayonet lug, R.S. Lawrence patent ladder rear sight with 900 yard center notch, Sharps address and "NEW MODEL 1863" marked on top of the barrel, Sharps 1848 patent date marked on the left of the receiver with the R.S. Lawrence 1859 patent date and Sharps 1852 patent date on the lock, serial number "C,40362" marked on the upper receiver tang and on the underside of the barrel, with three barrel bands, sling swivels mounted on the bottom of the middle barrel band and buttstock, single letter inspection marks stamped on some components, "R.S.L" inspection initials on the left barrel flat at the breech, "N.S.P" inspection initials marked on top of the stock comb ahead of the buttplate tang, two bordered script "TWR" (Thomas W. Russell) inspection cartouches and one "EF" inspection cartouche stamped on the left stock wrist with a post-Civil War "DFC" (David F. Clark) ribbon inspection cartouche stamped on the left of the buttstock.

Rating Definition:

Fine as arsenal refurbished, retains 80% blue finish, 60% vibrant case colors with smooth gray patina on the balance, scattered brown surface spotting, a few patches of light pitting, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Wood is very fine as re-oiled, with defined edges, some light dents and scratches, and exceptionally crisp inspection stamps. Mechanically fine.



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