Guns International #: 103233619
Seller's Inventory #: SHAC29452

Category - Sharps Rifles - Antique - Antique Shotguns - Cartridge

Category
Sharps Rifles - Antique
Antique Shotguns - Cartridge

SHARPS 1863 UNKNOWN

Description:
This 1863 Sharps Percussion carbine is an interesting look into post Civil War custom gunsmithing, as what was once a rifled carbine has been converted into a breech loading percussion shotgun. This conversion consisted of boring the rifling away into what is roughly a 20 Gauge bore with .043 of choke and boring the chamber away to roughly 12 gauge to remove black powder corrosion, likely to be re sleeved. It would appear that this conversion wasn't taken to completion, as the chamber sleeve has not been installed and a rough lip is remaining in the chamber throat. Overall condition aside from the conversion is fair to good, no original finish remains, but the firearm is free from serious pitting, with only a few signs of superficial corrosion.
Manufactured in: USA
Hand: Right Hand
Action Finish: Blue
Action Description: Single Shot
Metal Finish: Refinished
Barrel Length: 22 Inches
Barrel Condition: Poor
Stock Finish: Refinished
Stock Condition: Good
Type of Butt: Steel Buttplate
Grip: Straight Grip
Forend: Not Checkered


Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Sharps
Model: 1863
Caliber Info: Unknown
Condition: Preowned
Metal Condition: Fair
Action: Percussion Breechloader
Triggers: Single
Fore End: Not Checkered
LOP: 13 5/8
Finish: Refinished
Weight: 6.9 lbs
Chokes: XXF
Case: NONE

Price: $1,000.00