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A .50-70 Sharps 1859 New Model Breech-Loading Cartridge Conversion Saddle CarbineNo. 59681, Circa 1867
30 November 2016, 11:00 GMT
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £1,187.50 inc. premium
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No. 59681, Circa 1867
No. 59681, Circa 1867
With sighted barrel lined with three groove rifling and retained by a spring-held barrel band, the breech with remains of 'New Model 1859' stamping, folding adjustable Lawrence patent back-sight calibrated to '8' hundred yards, action stamped on one side 'R.S. Lawrence Pat April 12th 1859 behind the side-hammer, and 'C. Sharps' Pat. Oct. 5th 1852.' beneath, and on the other side stamped with remains of 1848 patent date, trigger-guard lever (loose) with spring-catch at the rear, figured butt and fore-stock (worn and bruised), the former stamped with inspector's mark on one side above the saddle-bar (ring replaced), and with extra inspector's mark of David Frederick Clark, and steel butt-plate (bruised, some wear and rust patination)
55.9 cm. barrel
55.9 cm. barrel








