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CONDITION: Excellent plus, mint as can be and nearly as issued, retains 98% attractive original blue finish on the barrel with very light wear around the muzzle. 99% fiery original nitre blue finish remains on the breech block (zero evidence of firing wear around the nipple), primer cover, and screws. 98% captivating and vibrant original case colors remain on the barrel band, hammer, lever, and buttplate, with only a few areas of slight fading. Sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Wood is excellent plus with pleasing original raised grain, rich oil finish, a few light handling marks, distinct edges and exceptionally sharp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. An extraordinary example, nearly impossible to improve upon, of a Sharps New Model 1863 percussion saddle ring carbine that would be a crown jewel in any U.S. martial collection!
Estimate: 40,000 - 60,000
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