July 12-14, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/12/2022
Sharps Model 1863 lever action breechloading single shot percussion rifle with 30" round barrel converted to .54 caliber smoothbore with pinned iron blade front sight, fitted with aftermarket brass blade, and Lawrence rifle rear sight graduated to 800 yards. 2 piece walnut stock and forearm with iron mountings in 3 barrel band setup complete with military buttplate and implement compartment (compartment is empty). CONDITION: Fair, with virtually all of the original finish turned to a heavy brown patina. Tang has been soldered back together. Large added screw near breech. Stock is good as sanded and refinished with evidence of repairs at front of frame and toe of stock. Mechanically fine. Bore is frosted with abrasion throughout. TON
Caliber/Bore
.54 Smoothbore