A few examples of appraisal values for
SHARPS RIFLE 1859

• Sharps Rifle 50-70 Conversion Model
  Sharps Rifle 50-70 Conversion Model 1883. #c24223.E
• Sharps New Model 1859 Rifle .52
  Sharps New Model 1859 Rifle .52 cal. 36'' barrel with saber bayonet attachment S/N 39069 three barrel bands. 600 total manufactured with 36'' barrel. Condition: Barrel is grey with some pitting and nicks. Action is grey mixing with some pitting. Forearm has been replaced. Buttstock has been cleaned is dark with two readable cartouches.
• 1859 SHARPS PEPPERBOX PISTOL, .22
  1859 SHARPS PEPPERBOX PISTOL, .22 SHORT A four-barreled pepperbox designed by Christian Sharps which saw huge popularity in the 19th Century. The firearm features four blue barrels in a box formation with a simple bead front sight mounted in a bronze frame with brown carved grips with scrollwork designs. The firing pin is mounted to the hammer and works on a ratcheting system to rotate the pin each time the hammer is cocked, allowing the barrels to be fired in a clockwise sequence. This particular pistol is in fair condition with about 50% of the bluing remaining on the barrels as well as some pitting near the muzzles. The rifling in the barrels is present though faded with some frosting. The patent and makers marks on either side of the frame are both heavily worn on the top half with the Sharps name almost completely removed. The frames have also gained a dark patina over the years with some of it scratched and worn off. No mechanical issues found.
• Sharps New Model 1859 Percussion
  Sharps New Model 1859 Percussion Rifle .52 cal. 30'' round barrel marked New Model 1859 S/N 57679. Three barrel bands. Walnut buttstock with patchbox walnut forearm. Condition: All lines are very sharp and crisp.  The barrel has a nice plum look; breechblock has some pitting.  Frame and lock are very sharp and crisp with mottled patina. Patchbox buttplate and bands have an even dark brown patina. The serial numbers match on the barrel and frame. Wood has nice dark patina with open-grained look.  Bore will clean to better.
• SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 RIFLE W/
  SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 RIFLE W/ TARGET SIGHTS, .52 CAL An excellent example of one of the most legendary rifles of U.S. History. The rifle features a round barrel with simple ladder rear sight alongside a rear adjustable aperture with fully shrouded front post, furnished with smooth walnut and a steel buttplate with spring loaded patchbox. The rifle also incorporates the Maynard tape primer device which, in theory, removed the need for manually re-capping the nipple for every shot, although in practice this proved less than reliable. The rifle is in overall good condition with only a few minor dings to the wood furniture. Rifling is in excellent condition. No mechanical issues to be seen. S/N: 31629, Caliber: .52 BP, BBL: 29 1/2", OAL: 47"
• C. Sharps New Model 1875 Target
  C. Sharps New Model 1875 Target Sporting RifleSerial number 85-241 a walnut stock with carved left side cheek rest and metal buttplate marbled blue steel receiver retains 98% true color with trap door reach load and rear target sights barrel measures 30'' shaping from octagon to round barrel with hooded front sights a very nice package with all original forms circa 2000-2004.
• SHARPS LATE-TYPE MODEL 1859 CARBINE
  SHARPS LATE-TYPE MODEL 1859 CARBINE United States.52-70 caliber, serial number 90730, walnut stock and forend with "DFC" ribbon on the left side of the butt, steel patch box, butt plate, and barrel band, marked on the lock with patent and address markings, with a sling bar and ring on the left side, and a brass adapted sight on the muzzle.
• Sharps: 1853, breech-loading
  Sharps: 1853, breech-loading carbine, .52 cal, 21 1/2" bbl, Hartford address so-called "John Brown Model" with brass patch box and barrel band, good plus overall, serial # 9645. Estimate $1,500-2,500
• Sharps: 1859, breech-loading
  Sharps: 1859, breech-loading carbine, .52 cal, 22" bbl, conversion to centerfire, saddlering present, later inspected buttstock, no serial # visible. Estimate $1,000-1,250
• Sharps 1859 Patent Four Barrel
  Sharps 1859 Patent Four Barrel Rimfire Derringer, C. Sharps & Co., Philadelphia, PA, mid 19th century the 3 inch barrel cluster sliding on a signed brass frame with checkered gutta percha grip
• 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."
• Sharps Model 1869 Saddle Ring
  Sharps Model 1869 Saddle Ring Carbine&5 BulletsSn. CL126 50 Caliber 22'' Barrel elevated rear sight barrel marked New Model 1869 calibre 50 condtion barrel retains 50% of its originsl blue portion turning a rust brown reciever and trigger guard turning a deep grey stock and forearm in excellent condition retaining a nice deep dark patina includes five what appears to be original cartridges un fired. Private collection Southfield MI.
• Sharps Mdl. 1863 carbine rifle, .52
  Sharps Mdl. 1863 carbine rifle, .52 caliber percussion, serial number C353953, 22 in. barrel; no permit required. Metal parts with scattered pitting, later surface restoration, stock probably reconditioned, slight chips and not well fitted at tang of lockplate.
• 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.
• SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 .50-70
  SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 .50-70 CIVIL WAR CARBINESharps New Model 1859 Civil War Carbine, serial number C25823, converted by the Sharps Company in 1867 from percussion ignition to take the more modern center fire .50-70 Government cartridge. This was all on contract for the U.S. Government for reissue to western cavalry units for the Indian Wars. These desirable carbines have double history in them- first as primary Union cavalry weapons in the Civil War and then a few years later sent west to fight in the Indian Wars. Many of these were later sold off as surplus in the 1870s and saw use on the frontier as buffalo guns. The Texas Rangers were known to favor this model Sharps Carbine. This particular example has the desirable inspector cartouches in the left side of the butt stock- one under the sling ring bar and one in the center of the stock. This is an obvious indication that the stock has never been sanded or refinished. Further, it is especially interesting and historical as it shows evidence of sling carry wear on the left side of the stock (the light vertical rub mark) and the ring wear spot just above the ring bar which only issued and used carbines exhibit. The stock and forend show wonderful frontier use and wear, but no abuse. All wood is solid and the metal shows no evidence of abuse while retaining an attractive aged patina. There are good Sharps markings on various parts of the receiver with excellent mechanics. This fine carbine displays a bright bore with fine rifling throughout. This is a particularly desirable Sharps combining Civil War history with later Indian Wars usage and no doubt considerable civilian use on the frontier. Few cartridge conversion Sharps carbines display this kind of honest aged appearance plus retain their important original stock cartouches. You can’t find a gun with more history or appeal than this one! This firearm qualifies as an antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.*
• SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 .52 CA.
  SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 .52 CA. CARBINE WITH BRASS PATCHBOX AND BUTTPLATE (BARREL MARKED)Sharps New Model 1859 .52 ca. Carbine with Brass Patchbox and Buttplate (barrel marked)
• SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 CARBINE,
  SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 CARBINE, .50 CAL A wonderful example of the most widely used calvary carbine of the U.S. Civil War with the Sharps company delivering over 77,000 carbines to the Ordnance Department throughout the conflict. The rifle features a round barrel with simple ladder and front blade sights, furnished with smooth walnut and a steel buttplate. The rifle also incorporates the Maynard tape primer device which, in theory, removed the need for manually re-capping the nipple for every shot, although in practice this proved less than reliable. The rifle is in overall good condition with only a few minor scratches to the metal and a small crack in the receiver tang adjacent to the front-most screw. Rifling is in excellent condition with only some minor frosting closer to the muzzle. No mechanical issues to be seen. S/N: C, 26223, Caliber: .50 BP, BBL: 22", OAL: 39"
• Sharps: 1859, four bbl derringer,
  Sharps: 1859, four bbl derringer, .22 cal, 2 1/2" bbl, C. Sharps, Philadelphia. Good working order, brass frame fluted breech, wood grips, very good condition, serial # 2409. Estimate $350-400
• SHARPS PEPPERBOX PISTOL. 1-A Model
  SHARPS PEPPERBOX PISTOL. 1-A Model .22 caliber four 2 1/2'' barrels with traces of blueing. Frame marked ''C. Sharps Patent 1859'' and ''C. Sharps & Co. Philada. Pa.'' Scrolled gutta percha grips. Wear. 5''l. overall. S/n 1171.
• SHARPS MODEL 1878 RIFLE WITH GOLD
  SHARPS MODEL 1878 RIFLE WITH GOLD INLAYhammerless falling block action, 31 in. round barrel chambered for .45-70 cartridge, stamped "Old Reliable" in script at barrel top, further marked "Sharps Rifle Co. Bridgeport, Conn./USA/19183/Pat. Ofc. 1876" at side plate, "SC" near breech, handsome gold decoration of Native American and bison on opposing sides, walnut stock and forend, 14 in. LOP, 48-1/2 in. overall, serial number 19183 Note: Brunk Auctions strictly complies with all Federal and State regulations pertaining to the sale and transfer of firearms. This firearm requires the filing of an ATF form 4473 and completion of an NICS background check or proof of possession of an appropriate Federal Firearms License. It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to comply with all State firearms regulations. Provenance: Private Collection Condition: typical surface abrasions, later scope mounts installed at top of barrel, untoned area where scope once rested, light oxidation, not tested for operation
• 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.
• SHARPS PEPPERBOX PISTOL. Second
  SHARPS PEPPERBOX PISTOL. Second Model .30 caliber four 3'' barrels with traces of blueing. Brass frame marked ''C. Sharps Patent 1859'' and ''C. Sharps & Co. Philada. Pa.'' Ivory grips 5 1/2''l. overall. S/n 20201.
• SHARPS PEPPERBOX PISTOL. Second
  SHARPS PEPPERBOX PISTOL. Second Model .30 caliber four 3'' barrels with traces of blueing. Brass frame marked ''C. Sharps Patent 1859'' and ''C. Sharps & Co. Philada. Pa.'' Checkered gutta percha grips (one has chip) 5 1/2''l. overall. S/n 1434.
• SHARPS PEPPERBOX PISTOL. Model
  SHARPS PEPPERBOX PISTOL. Model 1 .22 caliber four 2 1/2'' blued barrels silver-plated brass frame rosewood grips. S/n 2163. Blueing and silverplating with some wear.
• SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 CARBINE
  SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 CARBINE United StatesC. 1863-64.50-70 caliber, serial number 72363, walnut stock marked on the butt "76/F3C" for the 76th trooper, F company, 3rd Cavalry, and an inspectors cartouche on the left side near the saddle ring, right and left sides of the receiver marked with patent dates, the top of the barrel behind the sight marked "NEW MODEL 1863", with a tag mentioning an article about the gun in "Frontier Times" relating to the history of the gun, and a copy of "Frontier Times" magazine with the article. Note: This gun purportedly has a provenance to being found by a burial detail at the Little Big Horn battlefield. Three primers were fired and tested to see if they matched any from the Little Big Horn battle and the firing pin impressions didn't match known examples.
• SHARPS PEPPERBOX PISTOL. Model 1a.
  SHARPS PEPPERBOX PISTOL. Model 1a. .22 caliber four-shot 2 1/2'' barrels. Plated brass frame and relief molded gutta percha grips. S/n 47370. Worn barrels minimal wear to plating on frame
• Sharps Model 1867 Carbine .50-70
  Sharps Model 1867 Carbine .50-70 caliber 22'' round barrel with three land-and-groove rifling S/N 46337. Walnut buttstock and forearm. Condition: Barrel and frame have a nice brown patina with pitting. Bore will clean out to better. Buttstock and forearm have some nicks and dings.
• Rare Sharps Percussion Sporting
  Rare Sharps Percussion Sporting Rifle walnut stock, 26 in. octagonal barrel marked "Sharps Rifle/Manufg. Co./Hartford Conn", tang marked "Sharps/Patent/1848" and serial number "11100", lockplate marked "Sharp's Patent 1852", double trigger, .40 cal., pewter fore end tip; no permit required,
• Springfield Sharp's Model 1870
  Springfield Sharp's Model 1870 Rifle American, late 19th century, serial number on barrel 38291, .50-.70 cal., altered Type 1, 35-1/2 in. burnished white barrel with blackened rear sight, lockplate marked "RS Lawrence Pat…1859" and "C. Sharp's Pat…1852", clear inspector's cartouche on stock "ESA", rare example (only 700 made), no permit required,
• REPRODUCTION 1874 SHARPS RIFLE BY
  REPRODUCTION 1874 SHARPS RIFLE BY E.M.F.REPRODUCTION 1874 SINGLE SHOT SHARPS RIFLE BY E.M.F, 45-70 Government caliber, 28" octagonal barrel, case colored receiver, matte blue barrel, checkered straight grip walnut stock and forend, double "set" triggers, adjustable rear sight plus tang sight, serial #48592. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• C. Sharps ''Old Reliable'' .45
  C. Sharps ''Old Reliable'' .45 RifleSerial number 5962 with tiger pattern walnut stock with a marbled blue steel buttplate receiver also marbled trap door action 100% all original color forearm also walnut with plated steel crown at front of forearm barrel measures 24''L with 100% all original blue with large front iron sight and rear ramp sight circa 1990-2000.
• Sharps New Model 1863 Rifle .52
  Sharps New Model 1863 Rifle .52 caliber 30'' round barrel s/n 44418 three barrel bands barrel number does not match the frame. Walnut stock and forearm. Condition: Barrel has turned to a brown. Frame is grey and has been cleaned. Wood has been cleaned and oiled over.
• SHARPS SADDLE RING CARBINE. Early
  SHARPS SADDLE RING CARBINE. Early model in .50 caliber 22'' round barrel sling ring bar on left side at wrist oiled walnut stock. Sn.62562 on upper tang. Lock plate patents of R.S. Lawrence April 1859 and C.Sharps Oct. 1852. Has a nice dark patina thru-out. Old dings and scratches. Stock is stamped I1045 on right side. Small F on left side of frame. Barrel does not show a model number.
• 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 & Hankins: 1862, army type
  Sharps & Hankins: 1862, army type carbine, .52 cal, 24" bbl, good condition and good working order, brass buttplate and brass star set into stock, rear sight replaced, serial # 2058. Estimate $800-1,200
• SHARPS MODEL 1974 "OLD RELIABLE"
  SHARPS MODEL 1974 "OLD RELIABLE" RIFLE United States.40 caliber, serial number 44315, walnut stock and forend, steel fittings, right and left sides of the receiver marked with patent dates, octagonal to round barrel marked "Old Reliable" in a rectangular cartouche, and "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT, CONN.", marked near the breech "40 CALIBRE", with a cut copper penny adapted to a front sight blade.