Lot #350 - U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Percussion Breech Loading Carbine
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Auction House:Australian Arms Auctions
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Sale Name:May 2012 Arms Auction
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Sale Date:05 May 2012 ~ 6pm
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Lot #:350
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Lot Description:U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Percussion Breech Loading Carbine
52 Cal; 22" barrel; g. bore; std front & rear sights with NEW MODEL 1863 marked to rear of back sight; barrel marked F.F.RILEY; straight breech with action marked R.S.LAWRENCE PAT. APRIL 12TH 1859 & SHARPS PAT OCT 5TH 1852 & fitted with a Sharp's Pellet Priming System integral with lock plate; lhs of stock fitted with a sling ring & bar & marked F.F.RILEY; sharp profiles, clear address & markings; soft brown patina to barrel; soft case colours to action; strong case colours to protected areas of the lever; vg walnut stock with DH inspector's cartouche stamped to lhs of butt; all complete; vgwo & vg+ cond. -
Notes:#C.7078
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Estimate:A$2,200 - 2,700
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Realised Price:
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Category:Militaria & Weapons
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