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SHARPS NEW MODEL CARTRIDGE CONVERSION CARBINE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 2,750.00 USD
SHARPS NEW MODEL CARTRIDGE CONVERSION CARBINE.

CAL. 50-70 CF. S# 76209. BBL. 22". German silver blade front with Lawrence patent rear sight. Single shot action has saddle ring and bar on left side. Lock is fitted with Lawrence primer feed. Lock plate is marked “C. SHARPS PAT/OCT 5 TH 1852”. Model markings on bbl. are illegible. Band fastened forearm and straight grip walnut stock with carbine butt plate has clear cartouche on left side. CONDITION: very good. Bbl. retains 70% dull blue showing areas fading with spots of freckling. Action finish is fading to gray brown showing small dents on lock plate. Original wood finish shows moderate wear with scattered scratches and marks. Bright bore retains strong rifling. (01-21964/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-2,750.