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Sharps New Model Carbine 20 Ga SN: C18795

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Sharps New Model Carbine 20 Ga SN: C18795
Antique Civil War era percussion rifle converted to fire 20 gauge shells, manufactured circa 1863-1866. Features a 22" round barrel, German silver blade front sight, flip-up ladder style rear sight(missing slider), rounded trigger, knurled hammer spur, sling bar, integral pellet priming system, 'j' shaped finger lever, single barrel band, smooth walnut forend and straight grip shoulder stock with smooth metal buttplate. The barrel shows the first few characters of "NEW Model" and has a small "F" stamped into the left side. The receiver has a small letter "S" and has the partial patent date "SEP. 12th 1848". Rifle exhibits a aged dark grey/brown patina with scattered pitting(primarily on the receiver). The upper tang has been repaired from what looks to be a break around the upper screw hole. Action performs well, the bore is fair and the wood stocks are also fair with repairs, cracks & blemishes. Condition is near NRA Good ***Antique Firearm***