3224 NEW MODEL 1863 SHARPS CARBINE CONVERTED TO 50-70.

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This item SOLD at 2021 Nov 07 @ 13:39UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 900.00 USD
Estimated at 1,800.00 - 2,500.00 USD

Cal. 50-70. S# 82227. Bbl. 22" three groove fitted w/ Lawrence patent rear sight & German silver front sight in square block. 1863 Action has an integral priming system. Breech block is converted to central fire. Sharps 1852 patent markings are on lock along w/ Lawrence patent priming numbers. Walnut buttstock does not have inspection marks visible & measures 14" over crescent steel buttplate. Matching forend is held by one spring retained band. CONDITION: fair to good. Metal parts w/ old gray & brown patina. Wood w/ old refinish w/ many marks. Bore is good, somewhat pitted. Lock is operable. Priming system internals removed. (01-20055/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,800-2,500.