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Lot 931 - Sharps - New Model 1863 Line Thrower - .50 cal - rifle

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Lot 931 - Sharps - New Model 1863 Line Thrower - .50 cal - rifle
Very Good condition - VERY RARE - 11" barrel - little finish remaining in protected areas - light freckling throughout - walnut stocks, with typical wear/handling marks - old chip at right toe - no sights - crisp markings on right lock plate - faint markings on left side - saddle ring carbine with period conversion to line throwing configuration - throwers were used on ships (civilian, Navy, and USCG), by firemen for rescue, and for stringing lines across canyons or rivers - yr. mfg: 1863-1865 - period wood case with spool of line, facetted, cleaning rod, and 1 blank round - SN 80028 - est. 2000 - 4000 - Antq - 25CRRMA038