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Sharps New Model 1863 .50-70 Civil War Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
Sharps New Model 1863 .50-70 Civil War Carbine
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You are bidding on a Sharps New Model 1863 .50-70 Civil War Carbine. These desirable carbines have double history in them- first as primary Union cavalry weapons in the Civil War and then a few years later sent west to fight in the Indian Wars. Many of these were later sold off as surplus in the 1870s and saw use on the frontier as buffalo guns. The Texas Rangers were known to favor this model Sharps Carbine. This particular example is especially interesting and historical as it shows heavy sling carry wear on the left side of the stock (the wide vertical rub mark) and the ring wear spot just above the ring bar which only issued and used carbines exhibit, stock and forend show wonderful frontier use and wear, but no abuse, wood is solid, metal shows no evidence of rust or abuse, good Sharps markings on various parts of the receiver and correct “New Model” marking on the barrel, correct and original Lawrence patent ladder rear sight, exc. mechanics and even has a bright cared-for bore. Converted in 1867 by the Sharps Company to take the more modern center fire .50-70 Government cartridge on contract for the U.S. Government for reissue to western cavalry units for the Indian Wars. The serial number is 82437. Antique firearm. NO FFL transfer or NICS background check.