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Sharps New Model 1859 Rifle SN in Berdan range
Guns International #: 102005188 Seller's Inventory #: 073121-4894
Category: Sharps Rifles - Antique - Civil War Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: The Soldiers Attic
Company: The Soldier's Attic, LLC
Member Since: 4/8/22
State: New Hampshire
Country: United States
Phone: (802) 357-2942
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 12
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Certified check, money order, personal check (item shipped after check clears)
About Us: The Soldier’s Attic, LLC is a family-run, small business that builds upon the legacy of former Heritage Firearms, Inc of New Jersey. We buy and sell collectible military and vintage commercial firearms, related military items, and shooting accessories. Excellent service for our customers is our priority, and we are happy to help with any questions.
Description:
**SOLD pending receipt of funds** The Sharps NM1859 rifle is a breech-loading rifle that uses a linen cartridge. The rifle was popular during the Civil War, especially among the famed Berdan Sharpshooters. Hiram Berdan commanded the all-volunteer U.S. Sharpshooters and selected the Sharps rifle as the favored arm and, with a little backdoor maneuvering, ordered 2000 rifles. After many delays, the first shipments arrived in 1862, eventually fulfilling the order with rifles within the 54,374 to 57,567 SN range. In addition to standard features, such as a six-groove, 30-inch barrel; three barrel bands; and a pellet-fed primer system, these rifles were also fitted special features as requested by Berdan, including double-set triggers and socket style angular bayonet. No visible cartouche remains on the left side of the stock wrist and no inspector mark is visible on the left side of the barrel. The underside of the barrel is stamped with a SN matching the rifle and the letter T (John Taylor, sub-inspector) and a possible letter C. After discussions with Roy Marcot, noted author on Sharps rifles, we are both confident that this is a Berdan rifle. The rifle is in good patinaed condition with light service handling marks. The action works as intended. Some slivers of wood are missing above and below the lock on right side of the wrist. The bore is clean, mostly bright with some pitting along a 3-inch section near muzzle; well-defined rifling throughout. See pictures for overall condition. Antique. $70 shipping cost, insured. **SOLD pending receipt of funds**
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .52
Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufing Co.
Model: New Model 1859
Serial Number: 548xx
Bore Condition: Very good