3222

SHARPS 1863 NEW MODEL CONVERSION CARBINE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
SHARPS 1863 NEW MODEL CONVERSION CARBINE.
Cal. 50-70. S# 75704. Bbl. 22" rnd. carbine style. Replacement pinned brass blade front sight & Lawrence patent rear sight. Action retains the Maynard primer feed mechanism w/ saddle ring & bar on left side. Band fastened walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ steel buttplate. CONDITION: bbl. finish has faded to a dark patina showing handling marks. Action shows traces of case colors in protected areas of lock w/ balance fading to a mottled gray brown showing spots of light pitting. Wood has age darkened worn appearance w/ scratches, dents & marks. Bore retains intact rifling showing general light pitting. (01-19847/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.