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A Sharps 1863 New Model .54 Caliber rifle The mo

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
A Sharps 1863 New Model .54 Caliber rifle The mo
<B>A Sharps 1863 New Model .54 Caliber rifle</B></I> The most popular carbine of the Civil War was the Sharps, this single shot .54 caliber percussion breechloader being manufactured in Hartford, Connecticut. It was this type of weapon that fired the first shot at the Battle of Gettysburg.<BR><BR>This Sharps New Model, serial number "C,10509", with a 22” barrel bears numerous Sharps patent marks; "New Model 1863" on the top of the barrel, "R. S. Lawrence Patented February 15, 1859" on the rear sight, as well as the earlier Sharps patent marks appropriate to the rifle. The bore is very clean with the rifling intact and the wood of the stock and the forearm in very good condition with only slight dings. The action is in excellent working condition making this an excellent example of a Civil War Sharps. The rifle bears the inspector's marks of "E. A. W." on the barrel which shows good wear down to a light gray patina with some vise marks at the rear. The sling ring bar and ring show considerable wear as well.<BR><BR>This is an excellent example of a Civil War issue Sharps that was prevalent during the war.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Bats, Clubs, Sticks, Swords, Rif (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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