Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentLatestFAQAbout us
Log InCreate Account
Rock Island Auction CompanyRock Island Auction Company
Contact us
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
Locations
Bedford, TX
3600 Harwood RoadBedford, Texas 76021, USA
Rock Island, IL
7819 42nd Street WestRock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
Hours
Monday - Friday8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Navigation
AuctionsConsignmentLatestFAQAbout usAccount
More Info
Terms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyJob postings & CareersOrder a catalogContact
Social media
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
Disconnected
Unable to connect to live update server, attempting reconnection. If this persists, please try refreshing your browser.
Disconnected state indicated by at top of page. If you cannot see this icon, you are connected.
Rock Island Auction Company
Hello.
Please Log In, or .

Home
Auctions
Consignment
Latest
FAQ
About us

  • /Auctions...
  • /Catalog...
  • /Lot 2194

Lot 2194:Civil War Berdan Sharpshooter Range Sharps New Model 1859 Rifle

December 1st, 2018|Rock Island, IL
  • /Auctions...
  • /Catalog...
  • /Lot 2194

Lot 2194:Civil War Berdan Sharpshooter Range Sharps New Model 1859 Rifle

December 1st, 2018|Rock Island, IL
Price Realized:
Login to viewLogin to view
Price obfuscated
Estimated Price$2,250 - $3,500
Log In to use Wishlists
Share

Civil War Era Berdan Sharpshooter Range Navy Contract Pattern Sharps New Model 1859 Percussion Rifle

These New Model 1859 rifles were manufactured from 1859 to 1862, and were most famously issued to the green clad 1st and 2nd Regiments of Sharpshooters. It shows the standard markings and features of a New Model 1859 Navy pattern rifle, including a bayonet lug for a sword bayonet. There are no visible cartouches, and it has the hand-carved initials "J.B" in the left of the buttstock. Per Sellers in "Sharps Firearms," "The serial numbers of" the sharpshooter rifles "range from 36,000 to 57,000 and there were two major varieties: those with the bayonet lug under the barrel were usually affixed with the double set triggers; while those which were equipped for socket bayonet had a single trigger." Note that some of those with single triggers and sword bayonets may have been sent to the Sharpshooters; however, most of these would have been part of the 2,780 rifles ordered for the U.S. Navy.

ConditionFair. Flashes of original case colors remain on the inside of the patch box door with the balance nearly all a mottled dark gray patina overall. The refinished wood has numerous minor dents, dings, and scratches consistent with heavy use. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerSharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
ModelNew Model 1859
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge52 percussion
Barrel30 inch round
Finishcasehardened/blue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2151
Catalog page106
Find MoreRelated Items
Lot 1232Civil War Berdan Sharpshooter Range Sharps Model 1859 Rifle
View Lot
Lot 234U.S. Berdan Sharpshooter Range Sharps New Model 1859 Rifle
View Lot
Lot 1230Civil War Era Mass. Arms Co. Maynard First Model Carbine
View Lot
Lot 3283Civil War U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Percussion Carbine
View Lot
Show More