Guns International #: 101553139
Seller's Inventory #: GISH
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Guns International #: 101553139
Category - Sharps Rifles - Antique
- Civil War Rifles
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Seller: RUDIM6
Member Since: 2/8/10
State:
Rhode Island
Country: United States
Phone: (401) 287-2682
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Active Listings: 18
Total Listings: 1400
Seller Type:Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
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C SHARPS 1859/62 CARBINE
ARSENAL 50-70 CONVERSION
Description: THIS SHARPS CARBINE IS CHAMBERED FOR 50-70 GOVERNMENT. IT HAS AN 1852 SHARPS RECEIVER PATENT STAMP AND AN 1859 RS LAWRENCE TAPE FEED PATENT STAMP. IT WAS ARSENAL CONVERTED TO 50-70 GOVERNMENT CENTERFIRE CARTRIDGE FROM 52 CALIBER PERCUSSSION TAPE FEED PRIMER MODEL CIRCA 1862/63. THE CONVERSION WAS DONE BY RELINING THE BORE WITH A THREE GROOVE LINER, RECHAMBERING IT FOR 50-70 GOVERNMENT, REMOVING THE TAPE PRIMER MECHANISM AND CHANGING THE BREECH BLOCK TO A FIRING PIN TYPE. THE RIFLE IS IN VERY GOOD MECHANICAL CONDITION. THE BORE IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH SOME LIGHT SCATTERED PITS AND IS LIGHTLY ENOUGH USED THAT THE ORIGINAL MACHINING MARKS STILL SHOW IN THE LANDS. THE FINISH HAS GONE COMPLETELY BROWN. THE STOCK HAS A SMALL HORIZONTAL CRACK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BUTT (SEE PICTURES) THAT EXTENDS THROUGH THE BUTT STOCK BUT DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE SPREADING AS WELL AS DINGS AND SCRATCHES. THE SILVER PORTION OF THE FRONT SIGHT IS EITHER WORN DOWN FROM CARRY OR MORE LIKELY HAS BEEN ADJUSTED BY SOMEONE TO SIGHT IN RIFLE. THE ACTION IS TIGHT AND THE TRIGGER IS CRISP. IT STILL HAS IT'S ORIGINAL SADDLE RING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ACTION. THE LADDER SIGHT IS GRADUATED TO 800 YARDS. IT'S A NICE SHOOTABLE EXAMPLE OF AN EARLY SHARPS CIVIL WAR CARBINE. SHIPPING IS ACTUAL COST FIGURED AFTER SALE DIRECT TO YOU SOLD Antique: Yes Rifle Caliber: .50-70 Government Manufacturer: C SHARPS Model: 1859/62 CONVERSION Serial Number: 84690 Barrel Length: 22 Bore: 3 GROOVE Condition: VERY GOOD Metal Condition: VERY GOOD Wood Condition: GOOD -DINGS- BUTT HAS A HORIZONTAL CRACK Bore Condition: VERY GOOD Action: FALLING BLOCK LEVER ACTUATED Stock: HORIZONTAL CRACK AT BOTTOM OF BUTT Butt Pad: ORIGINAL STEEL Finish: BLUE GONE BROWN Sights: 800 YD LADDER REAR- SILVER BLADE FRONT |
Guns International #: 101553139
Seller's Inventory #: GISH
Guns International #: 101553139
Seller's Inventory #: GISH