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Civil War Sharps New Model 1859 .52 Cal Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:1,900.00 - 2,800.00 USD
Civil War Sharps New Model 1859 .52 Cal Carbine
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Offered for sale is a Very Early Civil War Sharps New Model 1859 .52 Caliber Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine. One of the most popular and successful of the cavalry carbines was the Sharps breech loader. Capable of firing a grooved bullet in a combustible black powder loaded paper cartridge or single loaded with lead slug with loose powder behind and a percussion cap, the Sharps gained a rapid reputation as a reliable, accurate, powerful and fast firing weapon. Troops armed with single shot muzzle loading muskets were no match for the new breech loaders designed by Christian Sharps. After the Civil War many of these battle proven weapons went to the western frontier. Most of the New Model Sharps rifles and carbines were later converted to fire the standard .50-70 metallic cartridge and reissued for Indian War use. Hence, those in original and unaltered percussion ignition from the Civil War are very scarce and desirable arms on the antique collector market today. This example shows normal Civil War usage, yet retains a readable “NEW MODEL 1859” barrel stamp just ahead of the receiver. It also retains the correct marking “C. SHARPS PATENT” over “SEPT. 12TH 1848” on the left side of the receiver. Mostly gray/brown patina metal with correct “Lawrence Patented February 15, 1859” marked ladder rear sight (often missing), correct front sight, original forend and butt stock that shows fine wood to metal fit and surprisingly no repairs and no chips or cracks around the lock plate and tangs, lever locking latch along with sling ring and bar intact, tight action and fine rifled bore. One of the most historically significant of the great Civil War carbines. Fine example of a very early low serial numbered Sharps that saw service through the Civil War from beginning to end. This is a antique firearm. NO FFL transfer or NICS background check required. The serial number is 43187.