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SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 PERCUSSION CARBINE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
SHARPS NEW MODEL 1863 PERCUSSION CARBINE.
Cal. 52. S# 79655. Bbl. 22", carbine style. German silver blade front sight and Lawrence patent rear sight. Percussion action with the Sharp's pellet priming system. The left side has a saddle ring and bar. Band-fastened walnut replacement forearm. Straight grip stock with iron carbine buttplate and patchbox. CONDITION: lightly pitted metal has a dark brown patina appearance. The replacement forearm has a good finish. Stock shows heavy wear with grain checking and cracks having an area of wavey appearance from grinding or over-sanding. The saddle ring and action pin are replacements. Primer feed is missing a screw and appears to have broken parts. Heavily rusted nipple. Dark, pitted bore with intact rifling. (01-24309/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.