$3,690
Sharps New Model 1863 Rifle, c. 1863-65, .52 caliber, serial number C-37322, walnut stock, steel fittings, patch box in the butt, receiver marked on the right side "R.S. LAWRENCE PAT/APRIL 12TH 1859" and "C. SHARPS PAT/OCT. 5TH 1852," and on the left side "C. SHARPS PAT/SEPT. 12TH 1848," barrel marked on the top "SHARP'S RIFLE/MANUFG CO/HARTFORD CONN" and "NEW MODEL 1863," barrel lg. 30, overall lg. 47 in. Estimate $3,000-5,000 Stock has a few dings and nicks, barrel is a blue/plum color, the action functions properly, and the bore is is bright and crisp with some light scattered pitting. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-11-04
