Guns International #: 102996172
Seller's Inventory #: MR1566
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Guns International #: 102996172
Category - Sharps Rifles - Antique
- Antique Rifles - Cartridge
SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 CARBINE
Description: 22 inch round three-groove rifling barrel with a very good shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light roughness chambered in 50-70 caliber. Barrel has good amounts of original blue by the muzzle and the breech with the balance thinning and turning a plum/brown. Original sights but the rear is missing the slider. Frame has some case colors in the protected areas with the balance a smokey gray/brown patina. Markings are soft. Saddle ring bar has been removed with the hole in the frame filled with a screw. Walnut stocks are in fine condition and have a couple of dents in the right side of buttstock and light handling mars. Smooth action. A good example of a cartridge- converted Sharps carbine. Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google. Price: $3,450.00 Antique: Yes Rifle Caliber: .50-70 Government Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102996172
Seller's Inventory #: MR1566
Guns International #: 102996172
Seller's Inventory #: MR1566