SOLD
56,000.00USD+ buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2011 Sep 10 @ 14:45UTC-6 : CST/MDT
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pistol grip, globe and peep sights. Serial #159026. Per the Sharp Rifle Co. letter, this rifle was invoiced Oct. 19, 1876, to Capt. E. M. Coates, Fort Fetterman, Wyoming Territory. This is the only known Sharps rifle documented to Fort Fetterman. Captain Coates retired as a Brig. General, died in 1913, is buried at Arlington, National Cemetery. Sells with “original Sharps letter” and book by J.W. Vaughn, The Reynolds Campaign on the Powder River (Capt. E. M. Coates, Commanding Officer).
Est. $25,000-$32,000
Auction Location:
Yogo Inn Convention Center, 211 East Main, Lewistown, Montana, 59457, United States
Previewing Details:
Friday, Sept. 9th, 1 - 8 p. m., and 8 a. m. Auction day, Yogo Inn, 211 East Main, Lewistown, MT
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
18% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
ALL SHIPPING OF ANTIQUE MERCHANDISE PURCHASES WILL BE HANDLED BY THE SHIPPING CENTER, LEWISTOWN, MT PHONE: 1-406-538-7447. ALL SHIPPING AND INSURANCE CHARGES WILL BE CHARGED TO YOUR CREDIT CARD. INSURANCE IS REQUIRED. ALL FIREARMS WILL BE SHIPPED BY THE SPORTS CENTER, LEWISTOWN, MT, A LICENSED FFL. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO HAVE YOUR LOCAL FFL FAX HIS LICENSE AND SHIPPING INFORMATION TO SHOBE AUCTION & REALTY. FAX # 406-538-8666. SHIPPING OF LONG GUNS WILL BE $25 PLUS INSURANCE AND POSTAGE. SHIPPING OF HAND GUNS WILL BE $50 WHICH INCLUDES OVERNIGHT SHIPPING AND INSURANCE. ALL SHIPPING EXPENSES WILL BE CHARGED TO YOUR CREDIT CARD. INQUIRIES: CALL JAYSON SHOBE @ 1-406-538-5125 OR EMAIL: jayson@shobeauction-realty.com
Payment Details:
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1.) ALL ACCOUNTS WILL BE BILLED TO YOUR CREDIT CARD IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE AUCTION. THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY NO CHARGE BACKS ON CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS.
2.) At the fall of the Auctioneer’s gavel, title to the offered property item shall pass to the Buyer acknowledged by the Auctioneer, and the Buyer shall, (a) assume full risk and responsibility for the property item and (b) pay the full purchase price.
3.) BUYER’S PREMIUM The purchase price paid by a buyer shall be the sum of the final floor bid, plus a 18% buyer’s premium.
4.) SALES TAX: None charged.
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8.) Some items of property may be offered subject to a “reserve” or a confidential minimum price below which the item will not be sold. In such instances, the Auction Company may implement the reserve by bidding on behalf of the consignor, house or owner of said consignment, pursuant to Montana law.
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10.) All modern firearms (post-1898) will be in sold in compliance with Federal and State Firearms license laws. A $25 transfer fee will be charged for the transfer of each long gun and hand gun. Additional fees will be charged if shipping and insurance are applicable. Disposition of firearms will occur upon completion of Form 4473, at the Sport Center, 320 West Main Street, Lewistown, MT. If shipping is required, firearms are only shippable to another FFL agent.
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