GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
RARE CONFEDERATE S C ROBINSON CARBINE.S. C. ROBINSONCARBINE102752Confederate Robinson Sharps were made early in the war and generally saw hard service. About 2000 of these carbines were made. This is a nice presentable example with crisp lock markings and discernible bbl markings. Matching SNs are found externally on lock and breech tang. PROVENANCE: Collection of Jim Maconkey. CONDITION: Gun appears matching throughout including Model 1859 US Sharps made utilized breechblock, lever latch and rear sling swivel. Metal smooth and brown overall. Lock markings are crisp and easily discerned. Bbl markings are light but part of makers mark is visible as seen in photographs and "RICHMOND, VA 1862" is mostly discernible though light. Brass bbl band and buttplate have mustard colored patina. Butt stock is S. C. Robinson production. Breechblock internally has Sharp's patent markings. There is Confederate assembly number "16" on the lever which matches small assembly number on hammer. There is a small inspector mark on lever catch. This gun apparently was utilized as a shotgun after the war but presents beautifully with restored forestock. Stocks are both refinished, retaining most of their applied varnish. Lever spring and base are restored internally on bottom of bbl and there is a long cut groove extending length of forestock where proofs and SN were removed. Bore is smooth, now measuring about 58 Cal. 49442-12 JS (12,000-14,000)