Guns International #: 103323333
Seller's Inventory #: 257002

Category - Civil War Carbines - Sharps Rifles - Antique

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Civil War Carbines
Sharps Rifles - Antique

CIVIL WAR /WILD WEST Antique U.S. SHARPS New Model 1859 PERCUSSION Carbine Iconic Carbine of the CIVIL WAR and WESTERN LORE

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CIVIL WAR /WILD WEST Antique U.S. SHARPS New Model 1859 PERCUSSION Carbine

Iconic Carbine of the CIVIL WAR and WESTERN LORE

Here we present an antique U.S. Sharps New Model 1859 Percussion Carbine, made circa the start of the American Civil War, in Hartford, Connecticut with a production run between 1859 and 1863. Over 100,000 Sharps rifles and carbines were purchased and used by the federal government during the American Civil War. In 1867, the U.S. Ordnance Department contracted with the Sharps Rifle Company for conversion of over 30,000 Sharps percussion carbines and 1,000 rifles to either the .52-70 rimfire or the .50-70 GOVT centerfire configuration. Some of these arms retained their original six-groove rifling, while the bores of others were re-lined with three-groove rifling. New buttstocks without cartridge boxes were used in all cases where replacement was required, regardless of the original configuration. 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 Trapdoor Carbine.

This is one of the iconic carbines of Western lore, as they were handy, accurate, powerful and reliable guns, and many went to the Western Frontier as trappers, explorers and settlers moved that way. They experienced some of the most exciting times in American history during the Indian Wars, the settling of the West, and the connecting of the coasts with the Transcontinental Railroad.

The overall condition is very good. Original dark patina. The stock is well used but remains in good condition for the age with a small repair by the saddle ring. Excellent action. Some markings are worn but remain legible. The bore is bright with serviceable rifling and a lightly frosted appearance in places.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 22 inches.

Caliber: .52 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$3550

#257002
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $3,550.00
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