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Sharps Model 1863 Frontier Gunsmith Conversion
Guns International #: 102780208 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Sharps Rifles - Antique - Antique Rifles - Single Shot
Seller's Information
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Seller: sethcd96
Member Since: 2/9/23
First Name: Seth
State: West Virginia
Country: United States
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 22
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: USPS Money Order, Money Order, or Certified Check
Description:
This is a rather crude yet clever conversion of a Sharps Model 1863 into a sporting rifle. While most 1863 conversions seen have a new breech block, this one actually retains a percussion breech block that was converted to centerfire. The barrel was evidently taken from a muzzleloader, and is partially marked “D. M…” and “Burli…”. From what I could find, this is most likely D. M. Varney of Burlington, Vermont. The barrel was bored out at some point in it's life, and is now chambered for the 50-70 cartridge. The rifling is good. The buttstock is surplus, but the forearm is frontier made, and I cannot find any other examples like it. The action works perfectly, as does the breech block despite it's odd looks. The metal is worn overall, but I cannot see any pitting. Overall, this is an interesting example of a sporting rifle that was likely built out of necessity from whatever parts they had.
If you have any questions, or would like any other photos, do not hesitate to ask.
The payment methods listed are the only ones that I will accept.
SOLD
Antique: Yes