ITEM # 555
Sharps New Model 1859 Sporting-Rifle Converted Carbine

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serial # 58953, 45-70 government, 30" octagon barrel, serial numbered 20 on its bottom side, with an about very good bore showing minor pitting but strong rifling. The left barrel flat exhibits "crown over P" proof and a stylized cursive capital "B". Gun wears a Sharps full buckhorn rear sight with flip up long-range ladder, and a German silver Rocky Mountain style front sight. The buttstock is a standard carbine style, the sling ring base is present, the bar has been removed. There are no evident cartouches however there are inspector markings to the rear of the lower tang. Buttstock rates very good plus. The forend is sporter style, it rates very good. A neat cartridge converted, pieced together Sharps that is in "buffalo hunter" configuration. (1958-50) {ANTIQUE} (2000/3000) SOLD FOR $2990.00