December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/12/2024
Raised by Hiram Berdan in 1861, the iconic 1st Sharpshooters with the approval of Abraham Lincoln were issued special Sharps rifles fitted with double set triggers. This circa 1984 Italian made Garrett Arms rifle replicates these rare and highly desirable Berdan Sharps New Model 1859 rifles. The rifle length blued barrel is fitted with a half moon front sight and 800 yard graduated ladder rear. Garrett Arms marked case hardened percussion action with pellet priming system and double set triggers. Full length oiled walnut forend retained by 3 case colored barrel bands. Walnut stock is stamped on the left with a crisp boxed "FHG" cartouche and mounted with a case colored patch box and butt plate. Complete with its Palmetto Armory box and paperwork. CONDITION: Excellent. Rifle appears as new retaining nearly all of its factory finishes with only mild handling and some fading. Wood is very fine. Fine well defined bore. Crisp mechanics. Set triggers are in order. Nipple is slightly marred. A great historical replica.