3108 SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 CARTRIDGE CONVERSION CARBINE

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 750.00 USD
Estimated at 1,500.00 - 2,250.00 USD
Cal. 50-70. S# C4821. Bbl. 22" w/ brass blade front sight & Lawrence patent rear sight. Breech loading action w/ saddle ring & carbine on left side. Conversion breech block. Lockplate retains the Lawrence patent primer feed. Band fastened forearm & straight grip walnut stock w/ steel carbine buttplate. CONDITION: metal has faded to brown showing surface corrosion & light pitting. Refinished stock shows scratches & marks. Sound mechanics. Dark pitted bore w/ partially intact rifling. (01-25095/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,250.