^Lot 922 18AP-40 SHARPS SRCSharps New Model 1869 saddle ring carbine, .50-70 caliber, serial #NSNV. The car

18AP-40 SHARPS SRCSharps New Model 1869 saddle ring carbine, .50-70 caliber, serial #NSNV. The carbine is in good overall condition with a 22” barrel with a post front and military tangent style rear sights. The barrel retains asignificant amount of its muted blue finish with the remainder going to a dark patina. The receiver shows toning case hardening and light surface erosion. The smooth wood stocks are in good condition with small marsand dents consistent with service use. The stock retains the saddle bar and ring along with the barrel band and a smooth steel crescent butt plate. The bore is good, the action is crisp and markings are sharp.Est.: $900-$1,800. (Antique).Sharps New Model 1869 saddle ring carbine, .50-70 caliber, serial #NSNV. The carbine is in good overall condition with a 22” barrel with a post front and military tangent style rear sights. The barrel retains asignificant amount of its muted blue finish with the remainder going to a dark patina. The receiver shows toning case hardening and light surface erosion. The smooth wood stocks are in good condition with small marsand dents consistent with service use. The stock retains the saddle bar and ring along with the barrel band and a smooth steel crescent butt plate. The bore is good, the action is crisp and markings are sharp.Est.: $900-$1,800. (Antique).