Civil War New Model 1859 Sharps Military Rifle. Auction
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CIVIL WAR NEW MODEL 1859 SHARPS MILITARY RIFLE.
CIVIL WAR NEW MODEL 1859 SHARPS MILITARY RIFLE.
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Cal. 52, S# 42199. This is standard configuration 1859 Sharps military rifle, 30" barrel with saber bayonet lug on bottom, Lawrence patent rear sight, "SHARPS RIFLE / MANUFG CO / HARTFORD CONN", "NEW MODEL 1859" stamped either side of sight. "US" is stamped on top breech ring which may be later addition. In the recent Marcot, Paxton, & Marron excellent Sharps text, they list a U.S. Navy contract of 1500 rifles of this configuration between serial number 39436 and 42500 but this example has no discernible proofs and was probably just one of the many commercially sold guns to militia units early in the Civil War. CONDITION: very good overall, appears all original, matching, and complete. Metal is overall gray patina, good markings, with pitting, stocks are well fit, old refurnish. Mechanically fine, sharp rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of Robert "Mike" Bricker. (01-24941/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,500,-2,500.
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CIVIL WAR NEW MODEL 1859 SHARPS MILITARY RIFLE.

Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
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$750

Starting Price $750
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