Guns International #: 103220740
Seller's Inventory #: 250338

Category - Civil War Carbines - Sharps Rifles - Antique

Category
Civil War Carbines
Sharps Rifles - Antique

Antique U.S. SHARPS New Model 1865 Cartridge Conversion SADDLE RING Carbine CIVIL WAR/WILD WEST US Contract MILITARY LONGARM

Description:
Antique U.S. SHARPS New Model 1865 Cartridge Conversion SADDLE RING Carbine
CIVIL WAR Contract MILITARY Bored out Smooth!
Here we present an antique U.S. Sharps New Model 1865 Saddle Ring Carbine, made in Hartford, Connecticut circa 1865-66, then converted circa 1867 for use in the West by the federal government. Over 100,000 Sharps rifles and carbines were purchased and used by the federal government during the American Civil War.
Some of these arms retained their original six-groove rifling, while the bores of others were re-lined with three-groove rifling. The journey did not stop there for this rifle, as it has been bored out smooth. New buttstocks without cartridge boxes were used in all cases where replacement was required, regardless of the original configuration. The converted carbines were stamped “DFC” for inspector David F. Clark in a banner cartouche on the side of the stock.
These carbines were issued to the regular cavalry regiments on the western frontier and remained in service until they were replaced by the Springfield Model 1873 Carbine. The carbine has a blued barrel with casehardened barrel band, receiver, loading lever and butt plate. The stock and forearm are oil-finished black walnut. The carbine is fitted with the standard folding rear sight and has a sling bar and ring mounted on the left side of the stock and receiver. The right side of the receiver is stamped with the two-line Sharps patent marks and the Lawrence and Sharps patent markings. They went on to experience some of the most exciting times in American history during the Indian Wars, the settling of the Western Frontier, and the connecting of the coasts with the railroad.
The overall condition is good. Dark gray patina. Shiny bore, has been bored/made smooth. Strong action. Some obfuscated markings. Cartouche remnant on the left buttstock. The stock is in good condition for its age with minimal wear.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 22 inches.
Caliber: 28 Gauge (estimated)
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2600
#250338

Antique: Yes

Price: $2,600.00
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