1 of 6,140; CIVIL WAR Antique U.S. SHARPS “NEW MODEL” 1863 Percussion RIFLE RARE; Manufactured Between 1863-1865

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1 of 6,140; CIVIL WAR Antique U.S. SHARPS “NEW MODEL” 1863 Percussion RIFLE

RARE; Manufactured Between 1863-1865

Here we present an antique U.S. Sharps New Model 1863 Rifle, made between 1863-1865 in Hartford, Connecticut. Christian Sharps (1811-1874) was the originator of a line of sturdy, practical, and popular military and sporting rifles and handguns that were associated with several events that shaped American history in 19th century, including armed conflict in Kansas during the 1850s, the Civil War, the era of the Plains buffalo hunter, and the rise of modern long-range competition shooting during the 1870s. The most famous, single-shot percussion firearm used during the Civil War was the Sharps carbine, a .52 caliber breech-loading firearm invented and patented by Hartford native Christian Sharps.

Over 100,000 Sharps rifles and carbines were purchased and used by the federal government during the American Civil War with only 6,140 New Model Rifles produced as compared to 40,000 New Model Carbines between 1863 and 1865. The serial number range for these rifles falls between C.30,000 and C.40,000. This rifle’s serial number is “C.33475”. The rifle measures 47” overall with a 30” round barrel. The rifle and carbine were based on the Christian Sharps patents of 1848 and 1852, and on Richard S. Lawrence’s patent of 1859.

These powerful, accurate and reliable rifles certainly saw history from a firsthand perspective during the conflicts leading up to the Civil War, the war itself, and well beyond on the frontier.

The overall condition is very good+. The action is excellent. The bore is reflective with some light texture throughout and good rifling. Two cartouches remain on the left stock flat. The stock shows much use, there is a split along the grain at the toe of about four inches, it has been stabilized. Otherwise, solid throughout.

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Barrel is 30 inches.

Caliber: .52 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$4800
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