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Rare Civil War Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Breechloading Army Carbine, 2nd Type

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,300.00 USD
Rare Civil War Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Breechloading Army Carbine, 2nd Type
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Rare Civil War Sharps & Hankins Model 1862 Breechloading Army Carbine, 2nd Type, #11153, .52 RF cal., 24" round barrel, blade front and unusual elevation-adjustable leaf rear sights; 8.25" receiver marked "Sharps/&/Hankins/Philada." at right and "Sharps/Patent/1859" at left has sliding hammer safety, serpentine trigger guard/operating, long tangs retaining the oil-finished walnut buttstock with sling stud at belly and peaked brass buttplate. Mfg'd 1862-65, est. just 500 qty. this variant. Condition is good retaining no original finishes but smooth gray-brown gunmetal having sharp edges and markings. Stock is sound showing scattered dings, added varnish. Action is smooth and crisp, bore shows overall light-to-moderate etching, fine rifling. Est.: $1,000-$1,500. (Antique)