Guns International #: 103340587
Seller's Inventory #: O-0614B

Category - Civil War Carbines - Sharps Rifles - Antique

Category
Civil War Carbines
Sharps Rifles - Antique

U.S. Civil War Military Issued Sharps

Description:
An Early & Very Scarce U.S. Civil War Military Issued Sharps "John Brown Type" Model 1853 Percussion Carbine In Excellent Untouched Condition! Early Serial #9076, all matching numbers. Made 1854-1857. The carbine has excellent metal, markings, and edges. The barrel retains most of its original blue finish with some small areas turning to a natural plum patina. The frame and tang have darkening original case colors on them. The carbine has early brass hardware including its original patchbox, butt plate, & front barrel band. It is U.S. Sub Inspected. The carbine has fine to excellent original wood with nice edges. There are couple of spots with small dings. The backside of the wood stock opposite the lock has a clear "R.H.K.W." U.S. Inspecters cartouche on it. The carbine has a fine bore and action. There were about 250 of these scarce military carbines issued as well as the 400 Rare "John Brown" & "Beecher's Bibles" Carbines that were recorded. This Is An Excellent & Very Scarce Example Of A U.S. Civil War Military Issued Sharps "John Brown Type" Model 1853 Percussion Carbine In Wonderful Condition! 
       
DISCLAIMER: All firearms are sold as collector’s items only – we did not accept responsibility as to the shooting safety or reliability of any antique firearm. All firearms as described as accurately as possible, given the restraints of a catalog listing length. We want satisfied customers and often under describe the weapons. Any city or state regulations regarding owning antique firearms are the responsibility of the purchaser. All firearms are mechanically perfect unless noted, but again are NOT warranted as safe to fire.
We do not sell or ship any Antique Guns or Antique Ammo to anywhere in New York State.
 

Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Sharps
Model: Shaps John Brown Type Model 1853
Serial Number: 9076
Condition: Excellent Untouched Condition
Metal Condition: Excellent Untouched Condition
Wood Condition: Excellent Untouched Condition
Bore Condition: Very Nice untouched Condition

Price: $7,495.00