Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 28th November 2024

Lot 356

Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company: an American 50-70 centrefire conversion of a Sharps New Model

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £1890

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Description

Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company: an American 50-70 centrefire conversion of a Sharps New Model 1863 falling block service carbine, serial number 65474, barrel 22 in., Lawrence patent ladder back sight, action with vestigial pellet priming arrangement and cam type firing pin, bac action lock with Sharps patent details, saddle bar with sliding ring. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.



(99.4cm OAL)

The George Geear Collection