Thread: Firearms
View Single Post
      10-26-2020, 08:01 PM   #4894
chassis
Colonel
chassis's Avatar
6374
Rep
2,283
Posts

Drives: 9Y0 Cayenne S
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Einbahnstraße

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by Fly320s View Post
Sharps New Model 1863 cartridge conversion carbine. Caliber .50-70. Gun retaining 10%-15% of original case color blue. 90% wood finish. 95% for the cartouche mark. Metal stampings correct. $1700 - $1900.



This auction shows one in nearly new condition for $6,900, so yours with the worn finish on the metal could be around that $1,800 mark.

https://www.morphyauctions.com/james...carbine-46482/
Does .50-70 caliber increase value because of rarity, or decrease the value because of difficulty of finding ammo?
Appreciate 0