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Antique Sharps Conversion Perc. Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Antique Sharps Conversion Perc. Carbine
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Antique Sharps Conversion of Civil War Single Shot Percussion Carbine to Breech-Loading Centerfire Cartridge Carbine, #73346, .50-70 CF cal., 22'' round barrel with 6-groove rifling, pinned blade front sight and adjustable leaf rear, iron furniture. Two-piece oil-finished walnut stocks. When this carbine was converted and refinished (ca. 1867) at the Sharps Rifle Mfg. Co. factory, all markings but for the serial number were obliterated. Condition is good to very good, showing a brownish gunmetal gray patina with scattered pitting and roughness to metal parts; floorplate is missing two screws. Stocks are sound, showing the expected nicks and dings of military use and storage; left side inlet for sling ring plate was filled in with a blank piece, likely at time of conversion. Action functions but hammer does not hold at cock; bore is dirty with visible rifling. Est.: $1,000-$2,000. (Antique)