GunsAmerica - SHARPS 1863 CIVIL WAR CARBINE - Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Ctg. Misc.

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Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine 52 Caliber. In 1867 the government had many of the percussion carbines Carbines it had on hand converted from percussion to cartridge at the Sharps Rifle Company Factory. They were all converted and refinished at the factory to government specifications. Markings left side of receiver: Sharps Pat. 9/12/1848, on lock near center: C. Sharps’ Pat./ Oct./5/1852 upper front section of lock R.S. Lawrence pat. April 12, 1859 metal markings are faint but distinguishable. Walnut stock with oil finish, inspectors marks DFC in a ribbon cartouche on left side of carbine. There are two additional marks stamped into the stock, a Z right below the trigger guard and a small C below that. Bore is relined with three groove rifling {See Flayderman page 200-5F032}See Frank Sellers, Sharps Firearms p.175 for a detailed discussion of this model. Serial number C 3389.

CONDITION: Barrel and sight are 98% bright blue, only a little bluing missing around the muzzle. Blue is still bright. There is case hardening on receiver, breach block, lock, lever, trigger plate, and butt plate 85-90% of case coloring remains overall. Wood is in near perfect condition with inspector marks absolutely sharp and clear, only a few very small dings. Screws are all in excellent plus condition with 90% of the blue and none of them have been buggered. Bore appears to be unfired there is not even a trace of rust or corrosion in the bore or chamber. Works perfectly mechanically. Email for lots more pictures.

Rating: Flayderman rates excellent as 80% original finish, unmarred wood, fine bore. By this standard this gun is Excellent + +; this is easily the best of the Sharps Carbines for sale on any of the auction websites. You will not find a better one. Lower 48 shipping $50 includes hard case for this valuable gun.

Installment purchase plan may be used with 25% down and 25% per month, no refund on installment payments if not paid in full. 12% restocking charge if gun is returned after installment payments. No charge if gun is returned after cash payment. 3 day return privilege after gun received. Guns are antique and are not guaranteed to fire. No federal firearms license required. Instant credit for postal money order, bank wire, or check written on Wachovia, Bank of America, SunTrust, Northern Trust, Citibank; all others allow two weeks for check whether certified or personal to clear. Email any questions you may have. I will buy or consider trades for flintlock pistols, percussion and cartridge derringers, and miniature guns.