13-12 SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 CARBINE 52 CALIBER
Guns International #: 100466268 Seller's Inventory #: 13-12
Category: Sharps Rifles - Antique - Antique Rifles - Percussion
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Member Since: 5/21/13
State: Florida
Country: United States
Phone: (727) 786-7441
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 1081
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine 52 Caliber. In 1867 the government had many of the percussion carbines Carbines it had on hand converted from percussion to cartridge at the Sharps Rifle Company Factory. They were all converted and refinished at the factory to government specifications. Markings left side of receiver: Sharps Pat. 9/12/1848, on lock near center are faint: metal markings are very good and readable on right side. Walnut stock with oil finish, inspectors marks DFC in a ribbon cartouche on left side of carbine. There are two additional marks stamped into the stock, a Z right below the trigger guard and a small C below that. Bore is relined with three groove rifling, Serial number C 16855.
CONDITION: Barrel and sight are 98% bright blue, only a little bluing missing around the muzzle. Blue is still bright. There is case hardening on receiver, breach block, lock, lever, trigger plate, and butt plate 85-90% of case coloring remains overall. Wood has numerous dents dings etc. and E30n stamped on right of stock. Screws are all in excellent plus condition with 90% of the blue and none of them have been buggered. Bore appears to be unfired there is not even a trace of rust or corrosion in the bore or chamber. Works perfectly mechanically. (13-12)
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 (not including shipping or credit card charges). 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 for handguns. 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.
SOLD
Antique: Yes