My old comrade from Co. B, Jeff Carns, called my attention to this 'mint' Shiloh Sharps available for sale on Gun Broker. Here is the write up by the seller:
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http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =390856622Description for Item # 390856622
Selling my Shiloh Sharps 1863 3 band military rifle. .54 caliber, breech loader. This is a FARMINGDALE RIFLE, much rarer than the Big Timber produced rifles. THESE RIFLES ARE NO LONGER LISTED BY SHILOH. PRICED BELOW A NEW RIFLE. REMEMBER THE 11% EXCISE TAX! This rifle is Excellent plus. I have never shot it and purchased it because it looked so clean. It has been shot but maybe a couple of times. I am just saying it had to have been fired because I don't know the round count from the original owner. Nipple is shiny, bore is mirror, bluing great and fabulous case hardening everywhere on the metal. Very minor safe bumps from storage and I have a hard time finding them.
It is a "Used gun" after all! Farmingdale guns were gorgeous. Get this for a new rifle price and you'll have a Farmingdale rifle and a rifle before the price skyrockets. These is a unique time capsule rifle.Routine disclaimer:***USPS MONEY ORDER OR CERTIFIED FUNDS from a MAJOR BANK only. NO WESTERN UNION OR CHECK STORE. If my bank is not comfortable I will wait for it to clear.
This is a black powder only rifle so I can ship to you. Know your laws before bidding. This is not a business for me, I'm just thinning out the collection due to the poor economy. This is a 35+ year collection so check back for something else your interested in. You are welcome to pick up the gun from me if you are a Nevada resident with ccw. I do insure it for the purchase price. Condition ratings are subjective. Please see photos to verify condition. Please ask questions so you are satisfied with the item before you bid. Because I am not a store and I am liquifying my collection, NO RETURNS. Please bid accordingly. As is Where is. I do my best to describe the gunhonestly, but I cannot remember round count details over the decades for specific guns! Many I have never personally fired. Have any gun checked by a licensed gunsmith for safety and for proper functioning. In liquidating this collection I have communicated with some great guys and gals. Additionally, I have dealt with one or two yo-yo's. That is the reason for this statement. It assists that 1% of un-evolved humans to understand this auction process. Shipping quoted for CONUS.Good feedback will follow the same by purchaser. Thank you for looking at this auction. No CA sales. I also suggest priority shipping of funds so you can track it and confirm it arrived for both of us.
You can bid on the rifle for the next two days or purchase it outright for $1945. If you recently visited the Shiloh Sharps website, they no longer list the percussion Sharps NM1863 rifle or carbine.