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Sharps Carbine .52-70 cal. "New Model 1865"

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
Sharps Carbine .52-70 cal.  New Model 1865
conversion SN C29261, 22" barrel, carbine shows very good condition the barrel with blue drifting to plum patina, strong case color to receiver and hammer, lever with case color drifting to silver gray, original sights intact. Walnut stock showing good condition, strong visible DFC ribbon cartouche to left side, some dings and scratches. Left side receiver marked C Sharps Pat Sept. 12 1846, right side marked RS Lawrence Pat. April 1859 and C Sharps Pat. Oct. 5 1852.Top of barrel marked Sharps Rifle Manufg. Co. Hartford Conn. Top of barrel also marked New Model 1865. NO FFL required.