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Three-line Sharps Hartford address marking ahead of the rear
sight with “NEW MODEL 1863” on top of the breech, blade front
sight, Lawrence patent ladder notch rear sight, Sharps 1848 patent
date marked on the left of the receiver with the Lawrence 1859 patent date and Sharps 1852
patent date on the lock. Single letter inspection marks stamped on various components, small “E.P.R”
initials on top of the buttstock, small “T.W.R” (Thomas W. Russell) inspection initials on the left barrel flat at the
breech and bottom of the forearm, and two bordered script “TWR” cartouches stamped on the left stock wrist.
CONDITION: Very fine as arsenal refurbished, retains 98% blue finish on the barrel, 98% highly attractive captivating case
colors, and 90% niter blue finish, with a few small patches of freckling, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall.
Wood is excellent, with distinct edges and crisp stamps. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 3236
Rare U.S. Inspected Sharps Model 1855 Slant Breech Percussion
Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 18778, 52 cal., 21 3/4 inch round bbl.,
blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock.
Manufactured between 1856-1857, this
is one of only 600 of these Sharps Model
1855 carbines purchased on contract by
the U.S. Army, with the majority issued
to the 1st Dragoons in California and the
2nd Dragoons in Texas, per pages 197-198
of “Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition, 5F-014.2). “U.S/J.H/P”
(sub-inspector John Hawkins) markings on the upper left breech
area of the barrel. Marked with the standard three-line Sharps Hartford address on the barrel
ahead of the rear sight. The upper tang has the “SHARPS/PATENT/1848” marking in front of the serial number.
“EDWARD MAYNARD/PATENTEE 1845.” marked on the primer cover. Matching serial number marked on the upper
receiver tang and bottom of the barrel concealed by the forearm. Brass blade front and replacement rifle-musket type folding leaf rear
sight. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a brass barrel band, patchbox and buttplate.
CONDITION: Good, with mottled gray patina, scattered spotting and light pitting, sharp markings in the metal, and the brass fittings have a pleasing lightly aged
patina. Wood is also good, with characteristic chips and scars. Mechanically functions. Surviving examples of these rare U.S. Sharps Model
1855 carbines are seldom found today!
Estimate: 8,500 - 14,000
LOT 3237
Highly Attractive Civil War Era U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Percussion Rifle - Serial no. C,41754, 52 cal., 30 inch
round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Reportedly, 6,150 New Model 1863 rifles were manufactured c. 1863-
1865 during the Civil War, compared to over 60,000 New Model 1863 carbines, making them relatively scarce, per page 199
of “Flayderman’s Guide, 9th Edition”. Features a 30 inch barrel with saber bayonet lug, single trigger, and lever latch.
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