3101 SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 CARTRIDGE CONVERSION

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,375.00 USD
Estimated at 2,750.00 - 3,500.00 USD
CARBINE. Cal. 44-77 Bottleneck, appears to be a 2 1/4" case. S# C25166. Bbl. 25", marked "Old Reliable." The iron front sight has an added brass bead. Lawrence-patent rear sight. Conversion action with a saddle ring and bar on the left side. Band-fastened carbine walnut forearm and original walnut stock with carbine buttplate. CONDITION: bbl. retains 70% dull faded blue. Action has faded to gray. Wood shows substantial wear with dents and handling marks. Stock has chips around the lock plate. The forearm has a crack extending from the right side of the action. Lightly pitted bore with worn rifling. (01-24428/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,750-3,500.