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PRESENTATION DELUXE ENGRAVED MODEL 1853 SHARPS SPORTING RIFLE
Guns International #: 102279370 Seller's Inventory #: MR1322
Category: Sharps Rifles - Antique - Antique Rifles - Single Shot
Seller's Information
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Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns
Company: Merz Antique Guns
Member Since: 10/27/09
First Name: LeRoy
Last Name: Merz
State: Minnesota
Zip: 56538-0494
Country: United States
Phone: (218) 739-3255
Fax: (218) 739-4599
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 959
Total Number of Listings: 52478
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Money orders, cashier or personal checks
Description:
Caliber 44. Octagon heavy weight 26 inch barrel. Features a globe front sight, flip up Sharps rear sight and folding tang sight. This gun is in beautiful condition with fancy wood. Most original varnish remains. The silver presentation plaque on the side of the stock says "Presented by the Students in the Col. &Institute to their Military Instr. Lieut. Inman Bissell U.S.A. 1855"". Very elaborately engraved. Entire receiver is covered with beautiful scroll engraving. There is a panel seen of a hunter on one side and a panel scene on the patch box on the opposite side. Gun has been engraved by Gustave Young in his typical style. Double set triggers. Fine bore. Rifle style buttplate. Inman Bissell was highly decorated and gun comes with an abundance of information on him and his career. The provenance lists several well known collectors such as Norm Flayderman and Tom Seymore.
Gun has excellent markings and sharp corners. Engraving is sharp. Wood has a few minor dings. No splits or cracks. I believe this represents the finest engraving that Sharps offered. Just beautiful. This is a real piece of Americana.
Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google.
SOLD
Antique: Yes