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LOT 231 Fine Sharps Model 1853 “Slant Breech” Percussion Sporting Rifle - Serial no. 11244, 44 cal., 26 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Approximately 2,970 Model 1853 Sporting Rifles were manufactured between 1854 and 1859 in a variety of configurations with small numbers in particular calibers, barrel
lengths, finishes, etc. This rifle features a dovetail globe front sight, Lawrence patent folding rear sight, tang mounted peep sight, adjustable double set triggers, pewter forearm cap, brass patch box and buttplate, and Sharps address and patent markings. Matching serial numbers are on the barrel, upper tang, and inside of the patch box. CONDITION: Fine with 50% original blue finish, 25% original mostly muted case colors, smooth brown patina on most of the balance, attractively aged patina on the brass, light edge wear, mild oxidation, and some scratches and marks. The wood is fine aside from a piece absent from
the left side of the wrist and has some mild dings and scratches and a few small divots/flakes. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 232 Scarce Civil War U.S. Gibbs Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine - NSN, 52 cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. The Gibbs carbine is one of the scarcest and best designed carbines used by Union forces. Only 1,052 Gibbs carbines were manufactured by William F. Brooks of New York City at the Phoenix Armory and delivered to the U.S. government in 1863 due to the factory being burned down during the New York Draft Riots in that same year. Around 500 of these were issued to the 10th Missouri Cavalry and smaller quantities were issued to the 13th and 14th New York Cavalry. “Wm F. BROOKS/MANFr NEW YORK” marked on the lock ahead of the hammer with the patent date marked on top of the breech. CONDITION: Very good, bright gray patina overall with scattered light pitting, traces of original blue finish in protected areas on the barrel, and clear markings and edges in the metal. Modern replacement hammer screw. Stock is also very good as lightly sanded and re-oiled, with a light crack visible on the underbelly, and some light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,250 - 4,500
LOT 233
Desirable Brass Mounted Civil War Sharps New Model 1859 Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 36602, 52 percussion cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. The top of the barrel is stamped with the three-line address ahead of the R.S. Lawrence adjustable ladder rear sight and “NEW MODEL 1859” at the breech. The action has Sharps and Lawrence patent markings featuring a saddle ring bar with ring on the left side. The stock lacks cartouches. CONDITION: Very good. The carbine is a mixture of mottled brown and gray patinas with a couple of areas of minor pitting. The wood is good with a couple of gouges and some minor to moderate pressure dents. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 234
Fine Indian Wars Era U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Cartridge Conversion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. C,3838, 50-70 U.S. Govt cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This Sharps was originally manufactured in 1863-1865 as a percussion carbine for use in the Civil War and was one of 31,098 carbines returned by the U.S. Government to Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Co. in 1867, who received a contract for refurbishment and alteration of their rifles for use with metallic
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CONDITION: Good, with traces of original blue finish visible on the barrel with mostly brown patina, gray and brown patina on the frame, and scattered patches of light
pitting. Wood is good as lightly sanded and re-oiled, with scattered dents and scratches, some minor chips, and carving as mentioned above. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,300 - 1,900
cartridges.
This example features a sleeved barrel with three-groove rifling done at the time of alteration and standard markings and
features. “F” and “E.A.W” inspection initials marked on the left flat of the breech end of the barrel. Script “DFC” (David F. Clark) ribbon inspection cartouche marked on the left center of the buttstock, typically found on these metallic cartridge conversion carbines. CONDITION: Fine, retains 50% plus arsenal refurbished blue finish on the barrel with smooth brown patina on the balance, and 60% plus vivid arsenal refurbished case colors on the frame. Wood is also fine as re-oiled, with defined edges, some light scratches and handling marks, a few small filled in repairs, and a defined cartouche. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 235 Civil War Starr Arms Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 6541, 54 cal., 21 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Starr Arms Co. manufactured
approximately 20,601 of these carbines during the Civil War. Features standard blade front and two-leaf rear sights, sling ring mounted on the left of the receiver, inspection initials “L.A.B” on the left of the breech
and on top of the stock ahead of the buttplate tang, and a boxed script inspection cartouche stamped on the left wrist of the stock. “351” marked on the inside of the breech block lever and underneath the barrel. A star ahead of “6541” also marked underneath the barrel. Carving of a dragon and a sun in the right of the buttstock.