 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Sharps Hankins Navy Carbine
Guns International #: 100975563 Seller's Inventory #: 123
Category: Civil War Carbines - Antique Rifles - Percussion
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: keepperd
Member Since: 7/2/12
First Name: Douglas
Last Name: Keepper
State: Texas
Country: United States
Phone: (210) 896-4904
Number of Active Listings: 2
Total Number of Listings: 222
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Certified Check or Money Order
Description:
REDUCED! Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 carbine, this weapon is a wartime .52 caliber, rimfire, breechloading firearm designed by Hartford, Connecticut native Christian Sharps. Presented is a good quality original specimen of that engineering design called the ‘Navy’ type carbine which had its barrel covered in a black leather covering as rust protection from the sea salt and air. This one has no leather cover. Most do not. Billy Yank was smart enough to use oil and get rid of the leather. Around 7000 Navy carbines were produced by the Sharps and Hankins firm in Philadelphia, PA . The carbine was chambered for the No. 56 Sharps & Hankins metallic cartridge.
Fitted with six groove and land rifling, the weapon is 38 5/8” long and weighs about 8 pounds. By tripping the small finger release and operating the lever, the barrel slides forward to accommodate the Sharps rimfire cartridge. Weapon has a 23 5/8” long barrel with an iron blade front sight and a typical Civil War ‘tangent style’ rear graduated sight. Right side of the frame exhibits some of the the address (see pictures) “SHARPS & / HANKINS / PHILADA” and the left side frame has partial “SHARPS / PATENT / 1859” stampings (see pictures). Action works. Overall dark patina throughout the gun. Some light rust in the chamber and a couple of other areas. Easy fix. One screw replaced under the lever that opens the breech. Stock in excellent condition. This was the first carbine with a safety, firing pin in the breech and an extractor. The safety on this carbine does not work that I can tell. This gun has a few small issues but is priced accordingly and very fairly. Still has rifling in the bore also. SN 1126. Early production. I am a private CW collector. See my other items on GI.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes