A few examples of appraisal values for
1848 SHARPS

• SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 MILITARY
  SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 MILITARY RIFLE United StatesC. 1863-64.52 caliber, serial number C.30196, walnut stock and forend with two cartouche marks on the left side, steel fittings and patch box, receiver marked on the right side "C. SHARPS' PAT/OCT 5TH 1852.", and "R.S. LAWRENCE PAT/APRIL 12TH 1859", left side marked "C.SHARPS' PAT./SEPT. 12TH 1848.", with an "R" near the barrel, top of the barrel marked near the breech "NEW MODEL 1863" with "E.P.R" on the left side, and marked on the top of the barrel in front of the sight "SHARPS RIFLE/MANUFG CO/HARTFORD CONN."
• CIVIL WAR ERA SHARPS CARBINE Serial
  CIVIL WAR ERA SHARPS CARBINE Serial number 32073 on tang behind breech, .52 caliber breech-loader with a 22 in. barrel with SHARPS RIFLE / MANUFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CONN. on the top, the mount for the rear sight is marked R. S. LAWRENCE / PATENTED / FEB. 15th 1859, the right side of the receiver is stamped R. S. LAWRENCE PAT. / APRIL18th 1859 and SHARP'S PATENT / OCT. 5TH 1852., the left side of the receiver with C. SHARP'S PAT. / SEPT. 12th 1848; walnut stock with brass patch box and butt plate, the trigger guard also serves as a lever for the breech block; fitted with a saddle ring.
• SHARPS SLANT BREECH PERCUSSION
  SHARPS SLANT BREECH PERCUSSION CARBINE. Aka ''The John Brown Model'' 21-1/2'' round barrel .52 caliber Sharps pellet primer system mounted in the lock brass patchbox and butt plate saddle ring on left side walnut stock. S/n 15559. Bore is clear rifling good action strong. Barrel has a mottled brown grey apperance no writing is visible here. Upper tang has only markings Sharps patent 1848 and Sn. 15559. These are faint but legible. Stock has old dings scratches and has been varnished. Very historical gun.
• SHARPS PERCUSSION BLACK POWDER
  SHARPS PERCUSSION BLACK POWDER RIFLEIAB Marcheno Italian reproduction of US Sharps percussion rifle in .54 cal. Black powder only. Serial #23400. 28 3/4" barrel, 45" overall. U.S. Sharps’ Rifle Co. Meriden, Conn., imported by Sile New York, N.Y.. C. Sharps’ Pat. Sept. 12th 1848 on the left side of the receiver and C. Sharps’ Pat. Oct. 5th 1852 on the right side. Case hardened. Finish has light wear and a small area of spotting on the barrel. Stock has normal wear, small scratches and dents. No cracks, chips or repairs. Butt plate has some oxidation. Clean bore. Firearm has been well maintained by previous owner. See photos for more details on condition. Please check the shipping details in our terms and conditions. Blackwell Auctions holds a Federal Firearms License (FFL). All firearms: pistol, handgun, shotgun & rifle transactions will be conducted in accordance with local, state and Federal laws, without exception. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
• SHARPS PERCUSSION RIFLE. New Model
  SHARPS PERCUSSION RIFLE. New Model 1863 Carbine 52 caliber 22'' round barrel flip up adjustable rear sight sling ring bar on left side walnut stock. S/n 72897 Bore is clean great rifling and strong action. All metal worn to a grey-steel patina. Wood shows very few marks. Does not have inspecter marking at wrist nor a patchbox. Does have Sharpes Rifle and New Model 1863 on barrel Lawrence patent on sight. Sharpes patent 1848 left side of frame 1852 and 1859 patents on right side lock plate. Small G C stamped at base of barrel. Writing on barrel is faded but legible clear everywhere else.
• [Civil War - Veterans] 2nd USSS
  [Civil War - Veterans] 2nd USSS Berdan's Sharpshooters ID Tag and Ribbon of George A. Clay Co. E   A 2nd United Stated Berdan Sharp-Shooters ribbon from a reunion at Toledo in 1908. Accompanied by an ID tag stamped on verso of an 1848 large cent which we have determined to be a fake.
• American knop-tip pattern
  American knop-tip pattern sterling serving pieces George Sharp Philadelphia working 1848-70 comprising: shaped server L9 1/4'' 2 shell-shaped spoons L7 1/4'' and 9 1/4'' gravy ladle L7 1/2'' condiment spoon L6'' condiment fork L5 4/5'' mustard ladle L5'' 2 salts L3 3/4'' 2-pc youth set L7'' 6 teaspoons L6'' marked: Patent 1863 G.S. most marked sterling. Total 18.0oz troy (17pcs) Provenance: Estate of Michael M. Finefrock Charleston South Carolina. Back    Inquiry      Previous Item   Next Item © Charlton Hall Auctions.  Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are original copyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. For further information telephone 803.779.5678     © 2012 CHARLTON HALL GALLERIES INC.
• CIVIL WAR SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863
  CIVIL WAR SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 CALVARY CARBINEC. Sharps new model 1863 carbine is a .52 caliber breech loading paper cartridge percussion firing saddle ring carbine rifle. It has a U.S. military inspection mark of 'H' on the barrel and two oval cartouche inspector marks 'TWK'. The 1863 model was produced from 1863 to 1865 and was used during the Civil War. Serial #C911353. The receiver is stamped 'C Sharp Pat. Sept. 12, 1848'. Measures 39" long and weighs 39 lbs. Exceptional condition with approximately 70% of the original finish and it is all original, please see photos. Contact AAG for more detailed information if needed. AAG is not responsible for any errors or omissions to any lots. All sales are final and sold as is. This lot cannot be shipped in house. For an instant guaranteed third party shipping quote through Quality Packing and Shipping visit: https://www.qualitypackship.com/abington-copy-1 or contact our other third party shippers.
• SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 CARBINEA
  SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 CARBINEA Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine. 52 caliber, with a sling ring bar affixed to the left side, and without patchbox. Stamped "Sharps Rifle, Manufg. Co., Hartford, Conn., New Model 1863" along the smooth barrel, "C. Sharps Pat., Sept. 12th 1848" on the left side of the receiver, and "C. Sharps' Pat., Oct. 5th 1852/R. S. Lawrence Pat., April 12th 1859" on the other side. Serial #77380. Walnut stock. Some areas of minor wear. Barrel 22" long, 39" long overall. ESTIMATE $1,000-2,000 Condition: Some areas of minor wear.
• Sharps New Model 1863 breechloading
  Sharps New Model 1863 breechloading percussion Civil War saddle ring carbine serial number C-19486; .50-70 centerfire caliber dropping-block lever action marked ''NEW MODEL 1863'' on barrel ''R.S. LAWRENCE' PAT./APRIL 12th 1859'' behind the hammer ''C. SHARPS' PAT./OCT. 5th 1852'' on lockplate ''C.SHARPS' PAT/SEPT. 12th 1848'' on breech blued finish iron furniture straight-hand walnut stock with crescent iron buttplate. overall L22'' barrel L38 1/2'' Provenance: Tybee Island Georgia private collection. overall good: head broken off hammer screw wood sound with numerous handling marks and abrasion on left side of stock rear sight missing. Back    Inquiry      Previous Item   Next Item © Charlton Hall Auctions.  Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are original copyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. For further information telephone 803.779.5678     © 2012 CHARLTON HALL GALLERIES INC.
• SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 CARBINE,
  SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 CARBINE, .52 CALIBERSharps New Model 1859 Carbine, .52 caliber, serial #80557 on tang. Iron mounts and patchbox, walnut stock, barrel marked "New Model 1859", the right side with "C. SHARPS' PAT OCT 5TH 1852", and the left with partial legible letters, "PAT 1848'". Walnut stock and forestock, metal frame, barrel, and butt. 3 groove barrel. Saddle ring bar and ring present. Converted post war from percussion to metallic cartridge. Barrel length - 22". Circa 1859-1866. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: Mechanically excellent. Metal smooth, light grey turning to brown. Wood dark with normal handling dings. Butt with 3 1/2" crack where it joins the frame. Bright bore.