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SHARPS 1863 .50-70 SADDLE RING CARBINE, #72XXX
Guns International #: 102614164 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Sharps Rifles - Antique - Antique Rifles - Single Shot
Seller's Information
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman
Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State: Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 47
Total Number of Listings: 3287
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
SHARPS 1863 .50-70 SADDLE RING CARBINE, #72XXX. These are really historical arms as they started out as .52 caliber percussion carbines issued to Union cavalry troops in the Civil War. After the war they were returned to Sharps for a full refurbishing and converted to .50-70 cartridge firing with barrels that were typically relined with three grooves. They were then re-issued to the Post-War cavalry for the Indian Wars. When the Model 1873 Trapdoors replaced them, they were sold as surplus where many again went West with frontiersmen, settlers and buffalo hunters. This is a very sound example with solid walnut stock and forend. Interestingly, the stock shows a faint vertical wear line in the center of the stock behind the sling ring which indicates it was actually used with a shoulder strap/sling fastener by a cavalry soldier. The wood has not been sanded or refinished and shows tight wood to metal fit. The barrel and receiver have aged to an uncleaned dark gray/brown with original Lawrence rear ladder sight with slide intact. The bore is bright and excellent with only some minor scattered evidence of corrosion. This one has a nice, honest aged and un-messed look about it. Priced less than the cost of a reproduction!
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .50-70 Government
Manufacturer: SHARPS
Model: 1863 .50-70 SRC
Serial Number: 72XXX
Barrel Length: 22
Condition: FINE
Bore Condition: FINE+