Metallic Cartridge New Model 1859 SHARPS Carbine
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1859-1867 Civil War Period Metallic Cartridge Conversion U.S. Military New Model 1859 SHARPS Carbine
c. 1859-1867 Civil War Period, Metallic Cartridge Conversion New Model 1859 SHARPS Carbine, Originally a Percussion 1859 Model U.S. Military Percussion Breech-loader Carbine, Very Fine.
This scarce Civil War Period, Metallic Cartridge Conversion "New Model" 1859 SHARPS Carbine has a 22" long, .52-70 or .50-70 caliber rifled barrel. Serial # C, 3083, originally a Percussion 1859 Model U.S. Military Percussion breech-loader Carbine made by SHARPS Rifle Manufacturing Co., Hartford, Connecticut, it was converted to Metallic Cartridge in 1867. Lock plate is stamped, "R.S. LAWRENCE PAT. / APRIL 12TH 1859" and "C. SHARPS PAT / OCT. 5TH 1852" on right side with, "C. SHARPS PAT / SEPT. 12TH 1848" on left side. Areas of original case colors and arsenal finish. Light spotty surface rust with some areas of salt and pepper from surface rust. The stock is solid, with light scratches and dings from use yet is in good mechanical working order.
1859-1867 Civil War Period Metallic Cartridge Conversion U.S. Military New Model 1859 SHARPS Carbine
c. 1859-1867 Civil War Period, Metallic Cartridge Conversion New Model 1859 SHARPS Carbine, Originally a Percussion 1859 Model U.S. Military Percussion Breech-loader Carbine, Very Fine.
This scarce Civil War Period, Metallic Cartridge Conversion "New Model" 1859 SHARPS Carbine has a 22" long, .52-70 or .50-70 caliber rifled barrel. Serial # C, 3083, originally a Percussion 1859 Model U.S. Military Percussion breech-loader Carbine made by SHARPS Rifle Manufacturing Co., Hartford, Connecticut, it was converted to Metallic Cartridge in 1867. Lock plate is stamped, "R.S. LAWRENCE PAT. / APRIL 12TH 1859" and "C. SHARPS PAT / OCT. 5TH 1852" on right side with, "C. SHARPS PAT / SEPT. 12TH 1848" on left side. Areas of original case colors and arsenal finish. Light spotty surface rust with some areas of salt and pepper from surface rust. The stock is solid, with light scratches and dings from use yet is in good mechanical working order.
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Metallic Cartridge New Model 1859 SHARPS Carbine
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