A Sharpes New Model 1863 Percussion Capping Breech Loader Military Carbine.
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39” overall with 22” .52 calibre barrel with five groove rifling. Barrel retained by a single band, rear ladder sight missing, blade fore sight. Straight breech action engraved on R/H side ‘R.S.LAWRENCE PAT. APRIL 12th 1859’ & ‘C. SHARPS’ PAT. OCT.5TH 1858’ & on the L/H side ‘C.SHARP’SPAT. OCT. 5TH 1858’. Numbered 90474. Pellet priming system in lockplate. Walnut two piece full stock with iron furniture, faint cartouche on L/H side. Sling bar and swivel on L/H side.
Circa 1865
In good condition, Government re-barelled, rear sight broken.