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SHARPS & HANKINS CIVIL WAR NAVY CARBINE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
SHARPS & HANKINS CIVIL WAR NAVY CARBINE.

Cal. 52. S# 9126. Bbl. 24". Standard configuration w/ sliding breech operated by lever which dbls. as triggerguard, unique leather covered bbl. Left side at frame has Sharps patent & Navy inspection markings. CONDITION: very good overall. Leather cover is better than most though still w/ reductions of sewn edge on bottom & missing protruding tab that would've covered edge of frame. Gray, iron patina overall, good marking, rust & pitting visible where leather exposes bbl. Stock sound, refinished & varnished. Mechanically fine w/ crisp, rifled bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of James B. Taylor. (01-20474/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.