SHARPS MODEL 1859 MITCHELL NAVY CONTRACT PERCUSSION 3-BAND RIFLE. SN 42267. Cal. 52. Standard 3-band rifle with 30” rnd bbl, rectangular base front sight with German silver blade & a saber bayonet mount under bottom of muzzle. It has Lawrence Patent ladder rear sight & usual markings on bbl, receiver & lockplate. Mounted with straight grain uncheckered American walnut with full length forearm & straight stock with usual Sharps buttplate. It has a 2-pc patchbox in right side of butt & sling swivels. This is from the Navy Contract. CONDITION: Very good. Traces of orig finish remain on bbl in most sheltered areas with metal being a very dark smooth even brown patina. Receiver & lockplate retain about 30% dark case colors with balance of metal a dark brown patina. Stock has a few chips back of lockplate and shows moderate to heavy wear. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-32815(6,000-7,000)
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