Sharps New Model 1859 Military Rifle

Description:

Sharps New Model 1859 Military Rifle, c. 1862, .52 caliber, serial number 54988, walnut stock with light cartouche on the left side, steel fittings and patch box, set triggers, receiver marked with patent dates, barrel lg. 30 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Stock has a few dings and nicks with a small piece missing on the left rear of the fore stock near the receiver, the steel is gray, and the action functions properly. Bore has some scattered light pitting.


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