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CIVIL WAR SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 RIFLE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 7,000.00 USD
CIVIL WAR SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 RIFLE
SN C,25252. Cal. 52. You are bidding on a very fine example of a popular Civil War Sharps 3-band rifle that retains most of its orig finish. The bbl on this gun has a nearly mint bore and retains most all of its orig blue finish. Lock, frame and breechblock retain much of their orig case colors. The gun is mechanically crisp and functional. Buttstock and forestock have a deep red color under their oiled finish. This is a very fine Civil War rifle that would be difficult to upgrade. CONDITION: Bbl retains about 95% of its orig bright blue finish, though thinning & darkening overall.There are scratches on top of bbl where bands have been slid. Bbl markings are crisp and well defined. Frame and lock retain strong areas of case color. Lock has 60-70% case color, though mostly muted as can be seen in photos. Frame retains about 70% case color with balance being silver/gray. Other metal parts are smooth with silver/gray patina including hammer, buttplate, patchbox, bands and nosecap. Sub-inspector marks are found on several parts, including an "H" on top of buttplate comb though there are no cartouches on buttstock there is an "MNM" stamped on bottom flat of forestock & there is a "TWR" inspector mark on left side of bbl. Stocks are sound and solid with some raised grain retaining most of their original oil finish with scattered small dings, dents and scratches. Several screw heads still retain remnants of bright blue finish. Gun functions fine mechanically and exhibits a bright, crisp bore. 4-48222 JS66