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Sharps Model 1863 Rifle
Guns International #: 100918478 Seller's Inventory #: CBP16-310
Category: Sharps Rifles - Antique - Civil War Carbines
Seller's Information
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Seller: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc.
Company: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 4/27/15
State: Kentucky
Zip: 40503
Country: United States
Phone: (859) 276-1419
Fax: (859) 278-0838
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 184
Total Number of Listings: 14865
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Visa,Master Card, Discover,Check
Description:
Numbered in the C 34,000 range, there were only 6150 of these rifles manufactured. They are breech loading , .52 caliber, percussion fired rifles that were first used in the American Civil War by Col. Hiram Berdan's 1st and 2nd Regiments of the U.S. Sharpshooters in 1862. This 1863 model has the same 30 inch barrel as the Berdan model but was issued to standard infantry companies. The shorter carbine variation was produced in much larger quantities and was very popular with the U.S. Cavalry. This 1863 Sharps is in excellent original condition, showing a near mint bore, about 75% of the original blue finish on the barrel, and it is mechanically perfect. You can still make out the inspector's cartouche on the left side of the butt stock near the receiver and the original stock set is in great shape. The patchbox still functions great and the adjustable rear sight still works like it should. This would be a great addition to any Civil War collection.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Sharps
Model: 1863 Rifle
Serial Number: C 34153