Sharps New Model 1863 Civil War Carbine 52 Caliber. Iron furniture. 22” bbl.,39” 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. 2 cartouches on upper left of stock near receiver, Inspector mark “H” on receiver. Walnut stock has been varnished. Ser. # C2429 (correct ser# range)

CONDITION: Barrel,  bbl. Bands, and sight are a nice blue 70-80%, case hardening mostly present , some has turned grey/silver. Wood has a few dents, dings and 2 noticeable dents on upper left, etc. forestock and is fine. Bore appears to be in fine condition with 70+% of the rifling and a little corrosion in the bore or chamber. Works perfectly mechanically. Is fine condition overall; excellent shooter-have your smith check it out.

Nice old original Sharps percussion carbine –not much used and definitely not abused. Hard to find these  in this condition; many of the Sharps carbines were factory refinished as conversions to cartridge. (14-73)

 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 for sale or trade.