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SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 MILITARY RIFLE, BERDAN’S

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 MILITARY RIFLE, BERDAN’S
SHARPSHOOTERS. Cal. 52. S# 56722. Bbl. 30”. 2000 Rifles were purchased for Hiram Berdan’s 1st & 2nd U.S. Sharpshooters, the known serial range for these rifles is 54374-57574 (known highest & lowest serial numbers). This gun conforms w/ known identified Berdan Sharps w/ 30” bbl., w/ six land & groove rifling, dbl. set triggers & as noted in the proper serial number range. Inspection cartouche is not visible but bbl. inspector “OWA” (Oliver W. Aimsworth) is. CONDITION: good overall, complete, 3 replaced screws, metal is overall mixed gray/brown patina, 3 line bbl. address & model markings are discernable as are patent markings on frame & lock, buttstock has been sanded as was patch box; forestock is much better being sound w/ hand worn patina, mechanically functional, including set triggers which have a new set screw. (01-17426/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.
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