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Colt Model 1883 Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun

The Colt Model 1883 shotgun was one of the finest products manufactured in the firm’s long history. A total of only 7366 of these guns were made between 1883 and 1895.

This particular gun with serial number 4757 is made in 1890, in caliber 12 Gauge with 28” Damascus steel barrels and checkered pistol grip stock.
Serial numbers: engraved in script style on the lower tang, and stamped on bottom of barrels at breech, at the inside of the ejectors, on the water table of the breech, on the bottom of the forestock latch, and on th flat plate within the forestock. 
“COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.” stamped on top rib of the barrel, bottom plate of the frame has engraved: “PATENTED AUG. 22. SEP. 19. 1882.”
This rifle is in used not abused original condition with mirror like bores and  mechanically perfect.
Overall condition very good.

Indian Wars Era U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Cartridge Conversion / Sharps Model 1868 Carbine.

Serial number C2387 uppertang and C3387 under barrel (factory error), the C prefix (Roman numeral 100) designates the serial number 100.000: C2387 is 102387. Caliber 50-70 Government , standard 22” round barrel with six groove rifling and almost all original blue remaining with lots of strong case colour on frame. Stock is in excellent condition with 3 original cartouches: “TWR” Thomas W. Russel twice left side stock and the extra inspector conversion cartouche “DFC” David F. Clark. Standard front and rear sight. Mechanically perfect with a near mint bore. This gun was converted in 1868, it has the improved cam-action firing pin and bevelled
hammer. A gun with a lot of history. This Carbine was originally sold to the U.S. Government on April 23, 1864.

A total of 31.098 Model 1859, 1863 and 1865 carbines were returned by the U.S. Government to Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Co. and converted from percussion to metallic cartridges in 1867 and 1868 for use on the Western front during the Indian Wars.

Remington Model 1863 percussion rifle “Zouave rifle” with original bayonet.

Remington Model 1863 U.S. contract rifle also called the Zouave rifle with original bayonet and scabbard (pictures of bayonet will be added later). Standard 33” round barrel, caliber 58. With correct standard type front sight and three leave rear sight, tulip head ramrod. Barrel retains almost all of the original blue with some light tinning on the bayonet lug, lock and hammer shows almost all color casehardening. Correct barrel markings with inspector initials “R.K.A.”
Remick K. Arnold. Walnut stock is in very fine condition, just a few handling and storage marks, and two strongly visible cartouches on the counterpane “HDJ” Henry D. Jennings and “BH” Benjamin Hannis. All brass is unpolished, the patch box contains the original spare nipple and worm tool. Single Ordnance inspector initials “U”, “L” and “B” are present on all parts. Mint bore and mechanically perfect. Included bayonet is
very fine with a bright blade with sharp edges and a few small patched of light pitting, a pleasing golden aged patina on the brass, military inspected “B.H.” Benjamin Hannis. Scabbard has minor wear on the leather on the bottom side.

12.501 of these rifles were manufactured Remington between 1862-1865 during the Civil War for the Union. Government records listed them as “Harpers ferry Pattern” rifles, and they have similarities to both the Model 1841 and Model 1855 rifles that were manufactured at Harpers ferry prior to the Civil War but are of a unique pattern. Whether or not any of these rifles saw use in the war remains unclear and debated. Lock markings ahead of the hammer: American eagle over small U.S. in two lines under bolster: “REMINGTON’S / ILION, N.Y. At rear of hammer horizontally dated “1863”. Breech of barrel: some rifles are dated “1863”, all rifles have VP Eagle head proof, “STEEL” and inspector initials “R.K.A.” Remick K. Arnold.

Remington Model 1863 percussion rifle “Zouave rifle”.

Remington Model 1863 U.S. contract rifle also called the Zouave rifle. Standard 33” round barrel, caliber 58. With correct standard type front sight and three leave rear sight, tulip head ramrod. Barrel retains nearly all of its original blue, lock and hammer shows at nearly all color casehardening. Correct barrel markings with inspector initials “H.S.L.” Homer S. Lathe. Lock plate and barrel have a
matching 1863 date stamped. Walnut stock is in very fine condition, just a few handling and storage marks, and two strongly visible cartouches on the counterpane “HDJ” Henry D. Jennings and “BH” Benjamin Hannis. All brass is unpolished, the patch box contains the original spare nipple and patch worm tool. Single Ordnance inspector initials “U”, “L” and “B” are present on all parts. Mint 7-groove bore and mechanically perfect.

12.501 of these rifles were manufactured Remington between 1862-1865 during the Civil War for the Union. Government records listed them as “Harpers ferry Pattern” rifles, and they have similarities to both the Model 1841 and Model 1855 rifles that were manufactured at Harpers ferry prior to the Civil War but are of a unique pattern. Whether or not any of these rifles saw use in the war remains unclear and debated. Lock markings ahead of the hammer: American eagle over small U.S. in two lines under bolster: “REMINGTON’S / ILION, N.Y. At rear of hammer horizontally dated “1863”. Breech of barrel: some rifles (like the one descripted) are dated “1863”, all rifles have VP Eagle head proof, “STEEL” and inspector initials.

Indian Wars Era U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Cartridge Conversion / Sharps Model 1868 Carbine.

Sharps Model 1868 Carbine or Sharps New Model 1863 Metallic Cartridge Conversion carbine. Serial number C 14072, the C prefix (Roman numeral 100) designates the serial number 100.000: C14072 is 114072. Caliber 50-70 Government, standard 22” round barrel with six groove rifling and retains about 85% factory refurbished blue remaining and 80% factory refurbished case colours on the frame and hammer. Standard markings on barrel and frame and inspector marks stamped on several parts of the gun. Arsenal refurbished wood are in excellent condition with the original “DFC” David F. Clark ribbon inspection cartouche stamped on the left of the buttstock. Standard front and Lawrence Patent carbine rear sight. Mechanically perfect with an excellent bore. This gun was converted in 1868, it has the improved cam-action firing pin and bevelled hammer. This is a gun with a lot of history in a hard to find condition.
A total of 31.098 Model 1859, 1863 and 1865 carbines were returned by the U.S. Government to Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Co. and converted from percussion to metallic cartridges in 1867 and 1868 for use on the Western front during the Indian Wars.

Sharps Model 1874 Business Rifle.

Manufactured circa 1876-1880 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, this is one of approximately 900 Business models made in .45 caliber. The Sharps Model 1874 was among the most popular firearms on the American Frontier in the late 19th Century, especially among professional hunters in the bison industry who valued them for their power and accuracy. Those same traits however, along with their inherent reliability, endeared them to settlers, lawmen, Native Americans, outlaws, and gold prospectors as well. Though they couldn’t provide the rapid firepower of the contemporary Winchester repeaters, their simplicity and trusted design kept them a popular and “Old Reliable” option well into the repeating era. The top of the barrel on this example has the “Old Reliable” followed by the “SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT, CONN” address, both in front of the rear sight. Between the rear sight and the receiver, it’s marked “BUSINESS 45” on the left side of the barrel, “CAL .45” at the top of the barrel and “2 1/10” on the right side of the barrel. Matching serial numbers “159952” are marked on the bottom off the barrel and top rear of the receiver. It’s fitted with a copper blade front sight, Lawrence patent folding ladder rear sight and double set triggers. It’s mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight buttstock. The 28” round barrel retains about 20% original blue finish with a smooth grey and brown (plum) patina on the balance, and a case-hardened frame turned to a mix of an attractive silver patina with case colors. Wood is very good with some light dents, minor hairline crack on the cheek rest, and handling marks. Mechanically excellent with a mirror like bore with strong lands and grooves. This is a gun with a lot of history and Frontier character. Business rifles are still popular by collectors and hunters nowadays. Because of their small production quantity (approximately a total of 1300 made in different calibers) these rifles are not easy to find. This Business rifle was sold to B. Kittredge & Co., Cincinnati , Ohio.

An estimated total of 1300 Business rifles were made at the Sharps Bridgeport Factory between August 1876 to 1879, with run-off sales through 1880. Calibers were originally in 1876 the .40-70-265 (2 ¼- inch BN case) and the .45-70-420 (2 1/10-inch case). In March 1878 the .40-65-330 (2 ½ -inch straight case) was introduced. In later years the .45-100-500 (2 7/8-inch straight case) became a popular chambering. Barrel lengths were standard 28” full round, 26” and 30” barrels are rarely encountered.