Product Details
A .50-70 SHARP'S 'NEW MODEL 1863' CAVALRY CARBINE, serial no. 80221,
arsenal conversion to centrefire from rimfire, with 22in. barrel marked 'NEW MODEL 1863' towards the breech, white metal blade fore-sight, Lawrence patent rear-sight calibrated to 800 yards, straight breech-block, back-action lock marked 'C. SHARPS' PAT OCT 5TH 1852', 13 3/4in. walnut half-stock struck with two inspection stamps and incised '7 CAV' and 'AK' on the left side of the butt, iron butt-plate, saddle-bar and suspension-ring (some discolouration throughout).
Estimate £2,000-3,000
THE ABOVE LOT IS PURCHASED AS AN EXEMPT ITEM UNDER SECTION 58 (2) OF THE 1968 FIREARMS ACT. TO BE HELD AS A CURIOSITY OR ORNAMENT.