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Rare and Fine Antique Arms & Armour

Friday 31 March 2023, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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A Sharps New Model carbine converted to metallic cartridge, third quarter of the 19th Century

Estimate

€ 500 - 700

Sold

€ 2.375

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

length 93 cm
Round, rifled, 50 cal. barrel, with foresight and adjustable rear sight, marked at the base with Lawrence's patent of 1859 and "NEW MODEL 1863". Iron frame with remains of a mark on the counterplate with Sharp's 1848 patent. Bolt with lever opening (mark "F"). Working mechanism. Smooth wooden butt and fore-end (signs of use); the counterplate with saddle bar and a ring; iron butt plate. Without serial number.