Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine with Carbine Sling Hook

Description:

Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine with Carbine Sling Hook, c. late 19th century, walnut stock, steel barrel, saddlebar, and fittings, serial number 77977, marked on top of barrel NEW MODEL 1863, and SHARPS RIFLE/MANUFG. CO./HARTFORD CONN., marked on lock R.S. LAWRENCE' PAT./APRIL 12TH 1859, and C. SHARPS' PAT./SEPT. 12TH 1848, with a carbine sling hook marked O.B. NORTH & CO./NEW HAVEN-CT, barrel lg. 22, overall lg. 39 in.

Provenance: From the collection of the late Peter F. Frazier and M. Prudence Fleck.
Estimate $600-800

Some dings and nicks in the stock, barrel is a light plum color, and the receiver looks to have been cleaned, action functions properly.


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