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Sharps New Model Metallic Cartridge Conversion Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Carbines Start Price:1,100.00 USD Estimated At:2,250.00 - 3,250.00 USD
Sharps New Model Metallic Cartridge Conversion Carbine
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Sharps New Model Metallic Cartridge Conversion Carbine

This is an example of a New Model series of carbine that was converted to a metallic cartridge breech loader following the Civil War. The carbine has the arsenal relined bore with three-groove rifling and is without model markings. Fitted with a sling bar with ring on the left side, Lawrence folding rear sight graduated to 800 yards, a fixed blade front sight and stock without the patch box. The rear sight base and receiver have the standard Sharps and R.S. Lawrence patent markings, with the serial number stamped on top of the receiver tang. Mounted on a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with iron buttplate and "DFC" ribbon cartouche on the left side of the buttstock.

Manufacture: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
Model: 1859-Carbine
BBL: 22 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 50-70
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 90455

Very fine as arsenal refinished. The barrel retains 90% blue finish with some thinning. The lever has a smooth dark brown patina. The receiver, lock and hammer retain 90% vivid case colors. The wood is also very good with scattered minor dings, dents and scratches. The barrel markings are not visible and the lock markings are clear. The action is excellent.