A Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine.
A Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine. Serial number C. 45283. With round sighted barrel and ladder rear-sight, the top of the barrel marked, ‘SHARPS RIFLE/ MANUFG. CO./HARTFORD CONN.’ and ‘NEW MODEL 1863’ the receiver marked on the right side, ‘R.S. LAWRENCE PAT/ APRIL 12TH 1859’ and ‘C.SHARPS’PAT/OCT 5TH 1852’ and on the left side, ‘C.SHARPS PAT/SEPT 12TH 1848’, walnut stock, steel butt plate and band.
Dimensions:
Bore: .54 Caliber
Barrel Length: 22 Inches (55.88 cm)
Overall Length: 39 Inches (99.06 cm)
£1,750.00
