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US Sharps New Model 1863 Cartridge Conversion Carbine (So-Called Model 1868)
Guns International #: 102671783 Seller's Inventory #: 48006
Category: Sharps Rifles - Antique - Antique Rifles - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1393
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
Serial #C12222, .50-70, 22" barrel with a fine, bright bore that has a small amount of freckling within the grooves. This was an original Civil War carbine, converted to metallic cartridge by the US government after the war had ended. The carbine has matching numbers on the receiver and barrel, with the barrel retaining 70-75% of the conversion blue, and a commensurate amount of color case-hardening on the frame, breech-block, hammer, and lockplate. The breech-block is fitted with the late, inertia firing pin, and the original bore was left intact, unlike later conversions that had three-groove liners installed. The walnut forend and buttstock have several small handling marks and minor blemishes scattered about the reapplied military oil finish. The buttstock itself was replaced during the conversion, does not have the original patchbox, and has the "DFC" rework cartouche in the center of the stock on the left side. Additionally, an extremely well-done repair was performed at the toe to replace a large chip. The sling ring is no longer present, but the action locks up tightly, and is fully functional. This is a very good-near fine example of a desirable post-Civil War Sharps conversion. Antique;
SOLD
Antique: Yes