^Lot 3089 SHARPS EARLY NEW MODEL 1859 CARBINE.

Cal. 52. S# 34803. Bbl. 22" w/ German silver blade front sight & Lawrence patent leaf rear sight. Action is in original percussion configuration w/ Lawrence primer feed on lock plate. Left side has saddle ring & bar. Brass band fastened walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ inletted swivel. Other brass fittings include carbine buttplate & patchbox. CONDITION: cleaned metal shows scattered very light pitting. Wood has moderately worn finish showing scratches & marks. Forearm has a crack extending from the bottom of the action. Bore is generally bright w/ strong rifling showing scattered spots of pitting. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of James B. Taylor. (01-23873/DS). ANTIQUE. $2000-3000.