Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine, c. 1863-65, serial number 97859, walnut stock with a light cartouche mark on the left side of the butt, right side of the receiver marked C.SHARPS' PAT/OCT. 5TH 1852 and R.S. LAWRENCE PAT/APRIL 12TH 1859., barrel lg. 22, overall lg. 39 1/4 in.
Estimate $600-800
Some dings and nicks in the stock, no finish on the steel parts, missing the lever catch, action functions properly.
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