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Sharps Hankins 1859 Navy Carbine

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Sharps  Hankins 1859 Navy Carbine
Sharps & Hankins 1859 single shot, breech loading Navy Carbine. This Sharps and Hankins .52 caliber rim fire rifle, patented in 1859 and with a leather wrapped barrel, was used by the Navy. When the trigger guard is pulled down the barrel moves forward in the frame to open the chamber for loading. This was one of the first breechloaders to use self-contained metal cartridges. This example appears to be complete with the original leather barrel cover. The action has turned a grey-brown patina. The action functions and locks as expected. The left side of receiver is marked "SHARPS PATENT 1859". The right side is marked "SHARPS & HANKINS PHILADA". The stock is in nice condition with a few scattered scuffs and small dings from use. An interesting piece of Naval firearms history that is seldom seen. Antique.

Condition: GOODVERYGOOD
Make: OTHERMAN
Model: 1859
Year: 1859
Barrel Length: 24"
Serial #: 7000
Shotgun Gauge:
Caliber: 0.52
Year Range:
Serial Firearms: 7000