Sharps New Model 1863 Civil War Rifle 52 Caliber. Iron furniture with patch box. 30” bbl.,47” overall length.  Marking near breech: NEW MODEL 1863.markings on bbl. SHARPS MANUFG.CO./HARTFORD, CONN. Markings left side of receiver: C. Sharps Pat. Sept.12th,1848, ,: C. Sharps’ Pat. / Oct./5/1852 upper front section of lock, R.S. Lawrence pat. April 12, 1859; metal markings are all very readable. Two cartouches on upper left of stock near receiver, AWM inspector marks on bbl and on receiver, “P” on bbl band. Walnut stock with oil finish. Ser. # 37101 (correct ser# range)

CONDITION: Barrel has 60%-70% blue,  bbl. bands are mostly silvered, and sight brown-plum, case hardening mostly grey/silver. Wood has only a few   dents, dings, etc. forestock and stock are fine. Bore appears to be in Excellent condition with 95+% of the rifling. Works perfectly mechanically. Is Excellent condition overall; excellent shooter-have your smith check it out. Nice old original Sharps percussion rifle –not much used and definitely  not abused. Hard to find these rifles in this condition; many of the Sharps carbines were factory refinished as conversions to cartridge, but few rifles.

I take Visa/Mastercard, add 3%. Allow two weeks for all checks, whether bank, personal or certified to clear.  It is also possible to wire funds to my account for instant credit.  3 day- no questions asked return period for refund of price paid for gun. Call or email with any questions or for more pictures. Guns are antique and should not be fired without examination by gunsmith. $40 shipping and ins. for long guns, $30 for hand guns to lower 48 states, about $50 to most Foriegn countries. You can send 20% down- balance in 90 days for installment payment plan. No refunds on installment plans. I have shipped to Norway (long gun w/fragile stock) see feedback, England (Winchester1876, Rem Dbl. Derr.), Northern Ireland and France. Email if you are not U.S. for estimated shipping costs, payment methods, etc. I am always buying and trading for antique and collectible guns, Indian items, rare ammo, etc. Email what you have got for sale or trade.