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Sharps ~ Model 1863 ~ .52 Caliber
Guns International #: 101212484 Seller's Inventory #: 8418198
Category: Sharps Rifles - Antique - Civil War Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: Cabelas Berlin
Company: Bass Pro - Cabelas
Member Since: 5/14/15
State: Massachusetts
Zip: 01749
Country: United States
Phone: (978) 212-6229
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
The most famous, single-shot, percussion firearm used during the Civil War was the Sharps carbine, a .52 caliber, breech loading firearm invented and patented by Hartford, Connecticut native Christian Sharps. Carbine has a 22¿ long round barrel and a `straight-breech¿ type lock plate fitted to its walnut stock and fore-end. Barrel address strong with ¿SHARPS RIFLE / MANUFG CO. / HARTFORD, CONN¿ in front of rear sight. ¿NEW MODEL 1863¿ stamped to rear of sight. Maker markings and patent designations are clear. Serial number sharp and strongly stamped unto the upper plate tang. Breech block operating lever mechanics are crisp. Iron bar tight and has its iron ring. Bore with its six-groove rifling is shiny bright with no pitting.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: 1863 - 1865
Caliber Info: .52 Caliber
Chambers: Single shot lever action breech block.
Metal Condition: Fair, most of the bluing is faded or missing. Some small pitting on the barrel.
Wood Condition: Good.
Bore Condition: Very good.
Barrels: 22 inch round rifled barrel.
Triggers: Single stage trigger with half cocked hammer safety position.
Stock: Smooth straight pull walnut stock.
Stock Dimensions:
13 5/8 inch length of pull.
Fore End: Smooth round fore-end matches the stock.
Butt Pad: Contoured steel butt plate.
Weight: 7 3/4 pounds.
Sights: Blade front sight, rear ladder sight.
Item Location: Berlin, MA