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Sharps Rifles - Antique
Antique Rifles - Cartridge

SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 CARBINE, .50-70 CONVERSION OF 1867/68.

Description:
SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 CARBINE, .50-70 CONVERSION OF 1867/68. One of the most historical guns of the Civil War/Frontier era, these Sharps Breech Loading Carbines started out as .52 caliber percussion casrbines issued to the Union forces during the Civil War. Almost all of them saw heavy service in that conflict and many were captured by the Confederacy and used on that side. After the Civil War, they were returned to Sharps for re-furbishing and converting to .50-70 cartridge. They were then re-issued to the Post-Civil War cavalry for the Indian Wars. They were finally replaced with the famed 1873 .45-70 Trapdoor Springfield rifle and carbine. At this point, many were sold as surplus to Frontiersmen and hunters heading West. Civil War, Indian Wars and Frontier service history all wrapped up in one carbine! This example shows honest use, but no abuse. The metal surfaces have aged dark with the barrel blue intact but aged. Good Sharps markings on the receiver along with the "New Model" stamping on the barrel ahead of the receiver ring. Stock and fClick HERE to Show/Hide Helporend show normal use, but are solid and without chips or cracks. Sling ring is intact as is the original Lawrence ladder rear sight with elevation slide. Lever latch functions correctly, tight action, strong safety half-cock and bright exc. bore with only a hint of corrosion ahead of the chamber that might simply brush out. This is a really nice, unfooled with example with a great appearance. 

Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .50-70 Government
Manufacturer: SHARPS
Model: 1863 CARBINE
Serial Number: 63XXX
Barrel Length: 22
Condition: FINE
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT

Price: $2,850.00