.52 caliber, serial # C, 25950 on tang, 21 in. barrel marked NEW MODEL 1859 on top at the breech, the left side of the receiver with C. SHARPS' PAT, / SEPT. 12TH 1848, the right side with C. SHARPS' PAT / OCT 5TH 1852 and R. S.LAWRENCE PAT. / APRIL 12TH 1859, walnut stock without patchbox, iron mounts throughout.

Private Collection of a Gentleman from North Carolina

The barrel marks are heavily worn; possible re-bluing; mechanically sound; stock with only trivial blemishes; very good condition.

$900 - 1,200