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Antique “BLEEDING KANSAS” Slant Breech SHARPS Carbine
Guns International #: 101303450 Seller's Inventory #: RJT#5521
Category: Sharps Rifles - Antique - Antique Rifles - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: River Junction Trade Co.
Company: Box 275 McGregor, Ia. 52157
Member Since: 10/20/09
First Name: Jim
Last Name: Boeke
State: Iowa
Zip: 52157
Country: United States
Phone: (563) 880-4588
Phone2: (563) 880-4588
Fax: (563) 873-3647
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 368
Total Number of Listings: 9796
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, M O, Personal check
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Description:
“BLEEDING KANSAS” Slant Breech SHARPS Carbine Famous for the Free-Staters v. Border Ruffians. While John Browns body lies a-molderng in his grave.
Sharps Model 1853 Slant Breech Saddle Ring Carbine manufactured in Hartford, Connecticut, circa 1854. Only about 10,500 of these carbines were made. They were purchased by civilians and the U.S. military. The Sharps, had a rate of fire of at least 18 shots per minute in the 1857 US Ordnance Trials. It is estimated that over 1,200 Sharps Model 1853 Carbines were smuggled into Kansas by “Abolitionists” such as John Brown and preacher Henry Ward Beecher. These were known as “Beecher’s Bibles” as they were shipped in crates marked “BOOKS”. On the other side were the pro-slavery “Border Ruffians”. There is record of at least 300 going to a St. Louis dealer, for the Border Ruffians. This carbine is serial # 13586. The overall condition is very smooth with almost no external pitting. The markings are clear. The numbers match. The walnut stock is in good shape with a chip out of the toe. The bore is shinny bright with strong rifling. The action is excellent. Barrel is 21-1/2 inches. Caliber: .52
This is an ANTIQUE and can be shipped directly to you in the USA. We do ship antique arms INTERNATIONALLY. Adult signature required, know your customs requirements. Sold as an Antique ~ no guarantees, warranties, or liabilities for any actual usage. If any firearms are to be used for shooting purposes, a qualified gunsmith should inspect them first
We always answer questions and entertain offers. Payment: Item, can be ordered with a credit card or paypal on our sight. Just Google (riverjunction) and type in the River Junction Trade Co. item number (5521) in the search box. Before you checkout you will see shipping cost and total. OR If you prefer: Pay by cash, postal money order, cashiers check, personal & business checks. We wait for checks to clear. Have questions? Call me 563-880-4588. Jim
LAYAWAY PROGRAM. We accept Bank Check, Money order, Personal checks or wire transfer. Items over $1000.00 can layaway at 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and balance in the following 30 days. No discount is offered on layaway items. We are open to offers at any other time.
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