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Lot #198

Lot 197: U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Cartridge Conversion Rifle

Outstanding U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Breech Loading Metallic Cartridge Conversion Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Lot 197: U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Cartridge Conversion Rifle

Outstanding U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Breech Loading Metallic Cartridge Conversion Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Estimated Price: $16,000 - $25,000
Price Realized:
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Outstanding U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Breech Loading Metallic Cartridge Conversion Rifle

Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
Model: New Model 1863
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 50-70 U.S. Govt
Barrel: 30 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1347
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 195
Class: Antique
Description:

This is a highly attractive example of a Sharps New Model 1863 rifle that was updated for use with metallic cartridges by the factory in the immediate post-Civil War era. Only 6,150 New Model 1863 rifles with front sights doubling as bayonet lugs were originally manufactured (C,30000-C,40000 range) compared to over 60,000 New Model 1863 carbines, making them a desirable Sharps variation. "NEW MODEL 1863" marked on top of the barrel behind the Lawrence patent ladder rear sight with 900 yard center notch, 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,33545" marked on the upper receiver tang and repeated on the underside of the barrel, three barrel bands, sling swivels mounted on the bottom of the middle barrel band and buttstock, single letter inspection marks stamped on various components, "M.N.M" inspection initials on the left barrel flat at the breech, "T.W.R" (Thomas W. Russell) inspection initials marked on the underside flat of the forearm ahead of the trigger guard, "E.P.R" inspection initials marked on top of the stock comb ahead of the buttplate tang, boxed script "AWM" and "TWR" inspection cartouches stamped on the left wrist of the stock, and a "DFC" (David F. Clark) cartouche stamped on the left center of the buttstock.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, as issued, retains 99% arsenal refurbished blue and vivid casehardened finishes with a few light scratches. The wood is excellent showing some scattered minor handling marks, and absolutely sharp cartouches, stampings and edges overall. Mechanically excellent. This exceptional U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 metallic cartridge conversion rifle would be next to impossible to improve upon!



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