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CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% original dull blue military finish on the barrel with some scattered very light freckling, the same original dull blue appearance hidden underneath the stock line, and a crisp barrel marking. 80% plus attractive original niter blue finish remains on the breech block (minimal evidence of firing wear around the nipple), primer cover, and screws with some slight age related thinning. 90% vivid original case colors remain on the barrel bands, hammer, lever, and buttplate, with only slight fading and some scattered light freckling. Sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Wood is excellent plus with pleasing original raised grain, some scattered light handling marks
and scratches, and distinct edges. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet and scabbard are both fine. This excellent example of an always desirable Sharps New Model 1859 percussion rifle would make a fine addition to any martial firearms collection! Provenance: The Michael Simens Collection; The Greg Lampe Collection.
Estimate: 18,000 - 27,500
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