^Lot 3516 NEW MODEL 1863 SHARPS CARBINE METALLIC CARTRIDGE

ALTERATION. Cal. 50-70. S# C10065. Standard configuration, 22" unaltered six land & groove barrel, Lawrence patent rear sight & German silver blade front sight in square block. Breech block converted to center fire. Sharps patent markings from before conversion stamped on frame & lock. Stock upgraded at time of alteration retained original buttplate with cutout for toolbox, "DFC" cartouche. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, barrel overall plum/blue patina with strong traces of blue, receiver has traces of case color, stock very good, crisp inspection cartouche. Mechanics fine, bright shiny rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John "Jack" Dhooghe. (01-28269/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.