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Lot 3202:Sharps Model 1852 Slant Breech Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine

May 19th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 3202:Sharps Model 1852 Slant Breech Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine

May 19th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Very Fine Sharps Model 1852 Slant Breech Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine

Approximately 5,000 manufactured between 1853-1855 by Robbins & Lawrence of Windsor, Vermont, for Sharps before production shifted to the very similar Model 1853 in Hartford, Connecticut. This is the earliest Sharps Model with the distinctive "slanting breech" and is fitted with the lever hinge pin retaining spring mounted on the right rear of the forearm. The top of the barrel is marked "SHARP'S RIFLE/MANUFg CO./HARTFORD, CONN." behind the rear sight, the receiver upper tang is marked "C.SHARPS/PATENT/1848" followed by the serial number, and the lock is marked "C.SHARPS'/PATENT./1852." Brass blade front and ladder rear sight. Sling ring and saddle bar mounted on the left of the barrel band and receiver. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with brass patch box and carbine buttplate. Matching serial number "4741" marked on the receiver, breech block and bottom of the barrel.

ConditionExceptionally fine, retains 80% original brown finish with some scattered minor freckling, one very small patch of minor pitting on the left of the barrel and a few dings on the right, 50% niter blue finish on the small parts with smooth brown patina on the balance, attractive untouched natural aged golden patina on the brass fittings, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. The wood is very fine with some scattered light scratches and dents, some minor chipping on the bottom of the forend ahead of the lever, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. One will look a long time to find a better example.
Details
ManufacturerSharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
Model1852-Carbine
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge52
Barrel21 1/2 inch round
Finishbrown/blue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views2170
Catalog page123
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