Sharps New Model 1859 Rifle

Description:

Sharps New Model 1859 Rifle, c. 1859, .52 caliber, serial number 42805, 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 "SHARPS RIFLE/MANUFG CO/HARTFORD CONN" and "NEW MODEL 1859," with a bayonet lug near the muzzle, barrel lg. 30, overall lg. 47 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Stock has a few dings and nicks, there is light surface rust on the steel fittings and barrel, bore has some scaly rust but strong rifling, and the action functions properly.


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