CIVIL WAR SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 CARBINE
Guns International #: 100756524 Seller's Inventory #: A-2030
Category: Sharps Rifles - Antique - Civil War Carbines

Seller's Information
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Seller: Digr4G
Company: MOUNTAINEER ENTERPRISES
Member Since: 3/7/08
First Name: Dick
State: New York
Country: United States
Phone: 607-729-2712
Total Number of Listings: 481
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Bank Check, MO, Personal Check



Description:
"SALE  PENDING"  -  Civil War Sharps New Model  Carbine - Cal. .52 - 22" Bbl. - SN 67790(Early 1860s).  VG+ bore with sharp rifling - shows some roughness but is mosly bright - excellent action  is crisp and solid.  Metal is excellent overall with some corrosion and light pitting on the breechblock around nipple - sharp markings and excellent screws - original sights. The barrel retains about 80% blue thinning to brown - receiver, lockplate, and buittplate have drifted to a gray patina. Wood is excellent and undamaged, showing only a few scuffs and dings from normal use and retains about 70% finish and has a sharp cartouche under the saddle ring bar. According to the Springfield records ( I do not have a copy). this Sharps was issued to the 5th Illinois Cavalry.  A very nice old Sharps New Model that is all original amd untouched in VG+ to near Fine condition and has certainly seen service that will make a great addition to a Civil War collection

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: SHARPS
Model: NEW MODEL 1859
Caliber Info: .52