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Sharps New Model 1859 Military Percussion Rifle.. ...
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Description
Sharps New Model 1859 Military Percussion Rifle.Serial no. 40966, .52 percussion caliber, 30-inch barrel with fixed front sight, bayonet lug and folding rear ladder sight. Blued and case-hardened finish. Top of barrel marked: SHARPS RIFLE / MANUFG. CO. / HARTFORD CONN. and NEW MODEL 1859. R.S. Lawrence and C. Sharps patent dates to right side of receiver. Smooth walnut straight stock and fore-end. Three barrel bands and two sling swivels. Hinged metal patchbox to right side of stock. Carbine buttplate.
Note: Approximately 4,300 of these 1859 rifles were contracted to the government (1,500 Army and 2,800 Navy).
Condition: Fine. Retaining 40-50% of a thin blue finish with scattered handling wear and fine patches of pitting. Vibrant case colors remaining. Dings and scuffs present to wood. Action crisp. Bright bore.
Auction Info
2022 June 20 Arms & Armor, Civil War & Militaria Signature® Auction #6255 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2022
20th
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