Fall 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
Auction Concluded!
SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 PERCUSSION U.S. INSPECTED BREECHLOADING CARBINE
Cal. 52. | 32209. | Bbl. 22″ rnd.| 01-27763
Reattached front sight base missing the blade with Lawrence patent leaf rear sight. Straight breech action with Lawrence primer feed having saddle ring and bar on left side. Brass band fastened walnut forearm and straight grip stock with brass carbine buttplate and rectangular lid patchbox. Toeline of stock has inletted sling swivel. Left ear of the stock has a partially visible cartouche. Well over 100,000 New Model Sharps rifles and carbines were purchased by the U.S. Army & Navy during the Civil War. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Norm Greenberg Collection. STATUS: ANTIQUE.
