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John Gunderson Antique Militaria
Sharps .50-70 conversion carbine - $1450.00

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Sharps New Model 1859 .50-70 conversion carbine. Serial number 65053. Metal parts have a very fine original blue finish on the barrel with very light surface rust. Frame has substantial color casehardening mixing with a brown patina. Stocks are good, has excellent inspector cartouche in left side of butt, shows only light use, but has some moderate handling marks and a piece of wood replaced in the toe of the butt. Extractor is absent and hinge pin is a replacement. Otherwise mechanically good, sold as a collector item only, not warranted safe to shoot.