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MODEL 1859 SHARPS MILITARY RIFLE WITH BAYONET.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
MODEL 1859 SHARPS MILITARY RIFLE WITH BAYONET.
SN 40163. Cal. 52. This is a fine example of the popular new Model 1859 3-band Sharps rifle with matching bayonet and scabbard. Bayonet is stamped on flat of grip with "1". Gun is in overall fine condition. Markings are all crisp and discernible. Stocks are sound and solid. There is a piece of paper found in patchbox that has an ancestor's note concerning First Sergeant Marvin P. Raymond of the 1st Regiment, United State's Sharpshooters who was killed at Blackford's Ford on Sept. 19, 1862. We have no idea of attribution but note is there. Further research on this SN may show possible tie. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Bbl retains traces of orig blue with balance being plum, scattered staining. Stock is sound and solid and shows no cartouches. Frame, breech and lever are gray and smooth with areas of staining. Bayonet matches gun for condition with bright gray blade marked "Collins & Co, Hartford 1861". Bayonet scabbard is in good condition, point has been reshaped and sharpened.ÊÊScabbard appears restored, at least scabbard body has been re-dyed. 4-47322 JS8