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SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 PERCUSSION CARBINE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,250.00 USD
SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 PERCUSSION CARBINE.

Cal. 52. S# C,27468. Barrel 22" w/ Hartford address. Blade front sight w/ Lawrence patent rear sight. Breechloading single shot action w/ saddle ring & bar on left side. Lock plate is fitted w/ Lawrence patent primer feed. Band fastened carbine forearm & straight grip stock unusually fine walnut w/ steel carbine buttplate. Action has military inspection marks "M" & "S". CONDITION: very good. Barrel has dull blue from touch up finish showing scattered marks & light pitting. Action has touch up finish over remaining faded case colors. Stock has added finish over scratches & handling marks. Lightly pitted bore is dark in the grooves & retains strong rifling. (01-22693/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,250.