SHARPS MEACHAM STYLE CARTRIDGE CONVERSION BREECHLOADING “BUFFALO RIFLE”

Spring 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction

February 26th, February 27th, February 28th, and March 1st, 2026
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!

SHARPS MEACHAM STYLE CARTRIDGE CONVERSION BREECHLOADING “BUFFALO RIFLE”

 Cal. 40-70 Sharps Bottleneck. | S# 10755. | 01-27773

Bbl. 29 1/4″ tapered rnd. replacement bbl. measuring 3/4″ across at the muzzle. Dovetail mounted front sight with broken bead. Rear sight holes are fitted with plug screws. Tang sight with disc aperture. Original sight holes on top tang are plugged. New Model 1859 military carbine conversion action. The primer feed mechanism is removed from the sideplate. The action has re-case colored finish and is fit with double set triggers. Straight grip walnut stock with steel carbine buttplate and point pattern hand checkering as done by Meacham at the time of conversion. Later schnabel tipped walnut forearm with a swell around the front attachment screw having coarse checkering that is not consistent with Meacham work. Weight: 10lbs. 0.8oz.  PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Norm Greenberg Collection.  STATUS: ANTIQUE.